Dave and Stephanie spent years wanting to be parents, but when traditional methods were unsuccessful, they began to research the idea of adoption. “We instantly fell in love with the idea of open adoption! We were so excited by the idea that our child could know that he or she was placed for adoption out [...]
Greetings from Scott, Aylin & Mason! Thank you for taking the time to get to know us. We are excited to expand our family and share our lives with you. We promise a life full of love and laughter. We married in 2010 and had our son Mason in 2012. We both work in the [...]
During National Adoption Month, we interviewed families from local AFTH offices to learn about their experiences and will be sharing their stories here. This adoptive family thought they were perfectly prepared for their adoption journey, but nothing could really prepare for the experience ahead. Kristy has worked in the adoption field for over 11 years [...]
During National Adoption Month, we interviewed families from local AFTH offices to learn about their experiences and will be sharing their stories here. Here is an adoptive mother from New Jersey, who dedicated her time to adoption education before she even became a parent. Karen first explored adoption in February of 2013 after a friend [...]
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During National Adoption Month, we interviewed families from local AFTH offices to learn about their experiences and will be sharing their stories here. Here is a family from Virginia, who's adoption journey was bumpy before it was smooth sailing. In August of 2012, Misty and her husband had met with the incredible people at Adoptions [...]
Our names are Derek and Christie. Owen is our fabulous 2-year old! The best way to describe our family is fun-loving. Our home is full of laughter and silliness. We have spontaneous dance parties, tickle fights on the trampoline, and sing songs around the campfire in our backyard. But most importantly, all who enter our [...]
We believe your decision to choose adoption for your child is motivated by love, and we admire your courage, your strength, and your respect for life so much. It is our hope that you feel encouraged and comforted to learn more about us. Our names are Sean and Jennifer, we have been in a loving [...]
During National Adoption Month, we interviewed families from local AFTH offices to learn about their experiences and will be sharing their stories here. First up, a Pittsburgh area family shares how heartbreak can make love even more powerful. After experiencing a still birth in 2011, Greg and Denise set out to try other methods to [...]
On Friday, October 16th, friends and supporters of Adoptions From The Heart came together to celebrate the agency’s 30th anniversary for the Building Beautiful Futures event at The Racquet Club of Philadelphia. Guests walked the red carpet, pausing in front of the step-and-repeat sponsored by College Funding PA to have their photo taken alongside the [...]
