3 Benefits of Having an Attorney on Your Adoption Team

They say it takes a village to raise a child. Well, the saying is also true when it comes to adopting a child. At AFTH we ensure that families have access to all resources needed to fulfill their adoption journey. AFTH partners with wonderful adoption attorneys to help provide legal confidence throughout the entire process. [...]

Adoption News: Summer 2017

Download PDF Articles Include: AFTH Awards 3 Birth Parent Scholarships for Fall Semester Seeking 2017 Businesses for 2017 Paper Heart Project Birth Mothers Come Together In Support for Birth Mother’s Day Friends of Adoption Call To Action Continued Support for Adopted Children and Their Families AFTH Picnic Recap A Little Can Go a Long Way United [...]

1st Annual Find Her Footing Sweat-a-Thon

Find Her Footing Sweating - a - Thon brought out adults and children of all ages to participate in a variety of exciting dance fitness routines. The event, in its first year was held on Sunday August 20th at the Greater York Center for Dance in York, Pa. The day was full of energy, as [...]

Join Us for Upcoming Events at Adoptions From The Heart

Upcoming AFTH Events There is always a new event or happening within Adoptions From The Heart. We are passionate about building beautiful families through adoption, and love to get the community involved with our mission. Look and see if any of our events are happening in your area. Wednesday, August 9th Event: Sweet Frog Fundraiser [...]

Get to know AFTH’s Summer Interns

Every semester, AFTH allows two students from local universities to join our marketing team. It helps students gain hands on experience - specifically what it takes to build beautiful families through adoption.  This summer we had the pleasure of having Skyler and Nia, who will be college seniors this fall. These ladies are hard-working and driven and are dedicated to AFTH's [...]

Dangers of Using An Adoption Facilitator

All too often prospective parents are left distressed and financially drained when they learn that their adoption cannot be fulfilled, due to the negligence or misconduct of an adoption facilitator. These entities usually have little experience in the adoption field and do not have the skill set to provide counseling, legal support and other vital [...]

Adult Adoptees Will Have Access To OBC in November 2017

HB 162 Last November, Governor Tom Wolf signed HB 162 into law. Which means, beginning this November adult adoptees born in Pennsylvania can file for a non-certified copy of their original birth certificates. Current law states that an adoptee is able to petition the courts for a copy of their original birth certificates for a [...]

A Celebration For Birth Mothers

A day at the Mermaid Factory Birth Mother’s Day  is a celebration for mothers who placed their child for adoption. Creating an adoption plan is a selfless, yet difficult decision to ensure a child is with a wonderful family. Birth mothers are celebrated on the Saturday before Mother’s Day every year. Last month, AFTH's Virginia [...]