AFTH Recognizes an Angel in Adoption

Every year the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) hosts the Angels in Adoption Gala in Washington, D.C. and this year one of the attendees is very near and dear to the hearts of those at Adoptions From The Heart. What is the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute? The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) [...]

Liz & Jason #2612

Hello, we are Liz and Jason and we want to thank you for taking the time to take a look at our profile.  We have known that we wanted to become parents since we were first married and we will consider ourselves lucky and blessed if that should happen through adoption. Liz is a fundraiser [...]

For the Love of a Child: Modern Adoption Options for Birth Parents

The rules and regulations surrounding adoption options have changed significantly over the last 10 years. In addition to the declining trend in international adoption, there has been a steady shift toward more open information sources like social media, genetic testing, and access to original birth certificates. Combined with regulatory changes, this has radically altered the [...]

Pat & Laura #7200

Hi! We are Pat and Laura.  Thanks for getting to know more about us. We understand what an important decision you are facing in considering an adoption plan for your child.  We wish you much comfort and peace in this process. Our hope for you after learning more about us is that you would feel [...]

Sean & Liz #9049

Hi :) First, we would like to say how we respect your decision to follow the path of adoption. We know this must have been a difficult choice to make. We appreciate you taking the time to get to know us. We are Sean and Liz. We have been married for almost 11 years and [...]

A Loving Evolution: The History of the Adoption Triad in America

The adoption process is more than just the legal process of transferring guardianship from the birth parents to the adoptive parents. It is the creation or expansion of a family. Traditional definitions of a family almost always include just the birth parents. Today, that definition has expanded to include adoptive parents, creating an adoption triad. [...]

Adoption News: Summer 2015

Download PDF Articles Include: AFTH Celebrating 30 years! Birth mothers coming together in support China Adoptee uses talent to spread love AFTH Friends FMLA and Adoption Upcoming Conferences Preparing for a Disruption Central PA Fall Festival In Every Issue:  Legislation, Book Reviews, AFTH Program Updates, AFTH Support Groups, International Adoption News

The People Who Make Open Adoption Possible

The social workers and staff at Adoptions From The Heart are the backbone to our entire operation - making open adoptions possible every single day. On our Facebook page, Adoptions From The Heart, we have taken time every Friday afternoon to highlight someone at our agency and share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with the [...]

For Adoptive Parents: Sage Advice for When Your Baby Becomes a Teenager

It is common for tweens and teens to sometimes suffer from an identity crisis, which may trigger adoptees to want to learn even more about their biological roots. Here’s some ideas on how you can help them through this difficult time as they discover the special person they truly are becoming. Talk Openly About Everything [...]