Through a generous donation To say it was an honor to film the Delaware birth parent support group sessions would be an understatement. We have so much respect for those birth mothers for using their voice and allowing themselves to be vulnerable for the purpose of showing others they are not alone. It is no [...]
Adoptions From The Heart is proud to partner with WeeUsables Consignment Event in Lancaster, PA this March. From March 13th-16th, event-goers will enjoy huge savings on everything for babies and kids – up to 90% off retail with prices starting at $1. All clothes and toys will be organized by gender and size, with items [...]
By: Maxine Chalker, Adoptee and Executive Director of Adoptions From The Heart I continue to see troubling news about the family separation crisis at the border. It seems that our government has not found a way to keep immigrant families together or even keep track of them once separated. This seems to be leading the way [...]
A helpful guide for parents who transracially adopted black children Parents have a responsibility to bring elements of culture into the home and in daily activities (food, games, holidays, entertainment, etc.). For those who adopt children transracially it is important to incorporate their culture into your family in more ways than one. February is [...]
Adoptions From The Heart is excited to announce its February partnership with Edible Arrangements in select Southeastern PA locations and Wilmington, DE. During the month of February, Adoptions From The Heart supporters will be able choose from three delectable chocolate-covered fruit boxes for their loved ones. The boxes range from $19.99-$29.99 and feature some of [...]
Amanda, BS/WGST and the women of the Delaware Birth Parent Support Group: Clockwise: Amanda, Ayanna, Kristen, Se'Ayra & Brittany In the beginning of January 2019 the AFTH TV crew traveled down to our Delaware office for filming of the upcoming special "The Unheard Voices of Birth Mothers." Each month the Delaware office hosts [...]
A Guide for Expecting Parents Going Through the Adoption Process Here are a few elements to look over about each prospective adoptive parent you meet: Residential Environment: Raising children in a secure environment is important. Knowledge of crime rate within the region of the prospective adoptive parents home is crucial to the child’s safety. Do [...]
A nationwide program for prospective adoptive families open to adopting African American children Check out our AFTH TV episode where Adoption Counselor Stephanie Capriotti goes over the basics about the Out-of-Area Program https://bit.ly/2TToIm8
All AFTH Offices will be closed for the holiday starting Friday, December 21st at 2pm and will re-open on Wednesday, January 2nd. During this time, social workers will still be available for placements and calls from expecting parents.
It is important to respect others cultural background, especially when it comes to your own child. For adoptive parents it is important to introduce your family's culture equally with embracing the child's "birth culture." Here's just a few ways to celebrate and honor your child's birth culture at home. Books/Movies/TV Shows: It is not enough [...]
