Happy National Adoption Month 2023! The first Voices of Adoption this month aims to highlight some of the professionals that make our adoptions possible! Read along to see what working as adoption lawyers mean to Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Debbie Spivak, and the team from Building NY Families! Dorota Gasienica-Kozak “I love being an adoption attorney… there [...]
National Adoption Month is a time to raise awareness and promote the adoption of children in need of loving homes. It's a time to highlight and educate about the diversity and unique needs of adoptees, including those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. According to studies, at least 5 to 10 percent of [...]
November is National Adoption Month! Each year, the month of November is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of adoption and celebrating families who have adopted children, individuals who have placed children, adoptees themselves, and the community as a whole. National Adoption Month began as a week-long celebration in Massachusetts in 1976. Since then, [...]
Meet Keyur Adhyapak, a resilient father whose journey reminds us of the strength that emerges from life’s toughest decisions. He made the difficult decision to place his son for adoption and is now pursuing a career in mortuary science. Keyur's journey is a testament to the resilience of birth parents. Keyur always knew he wanted [...]
Thank you, Kelly Ellison, CEO and founder of Your Adoption Finance Coach, for sponsoring our Coffee For a Cause fundraising event! Because of your support, we can help our families! Kelly Ellison is on a mission to help families overcome the financial challenges of adoption. With over 25 years of non-profit, fund development experience, Kelly [...]
During the holiday season, AFTH receives gifts to forward along to members of the adoption triad. When doing this, we request that adoptive families include funds to cover the postage to repackage and send the gift from our office to their child’s birth family. In order to ensure enough time with the recent delay in mail, [...]
Adoption is a beautiful and life-changing journey for both parents and children involved. Last week, we heard from two adoptees, Christian and Jackie. Their stories shed light on the less-discussed aspects of adoption- the struggles that come with it. While these challenges may not always be in the spotlight, it’s crucial for potential adoptive parents [...]
Adoption is a journey filled with joy, however, with joy comes loss. It's important to recognize that adoption also comes with inherent grief and hardships. No two adoption stories are the same, and each adoptee's experience is unique. At its core, adoption begins with the loss of one's biological family, heritage, and culture, and each [...]
There are many reasons why a family might adopt more than one child. It could be something as simple as they have always wanted a big family or something as meaningful as keeping siblings together or families connected. Whatever the reason is, whether adopting from the same expectant parent or a new one, it's essential [...]
Follow along with Donna Steacker’s domestic adoption story of her two children, Hannah and LJ. Adoption is a beautiful and unique way to build a family, but it often comes with its own set of challenges and heartwarming moments. Our adoption story is a testament to the power of love and the strength of family [...]
