AFTH is currently accepting Birth Parent Scholarship Fund applications for those wishing to pursue a higher education in the Fall 2019 semester. All applications for the upcoming fall semester are due no later than July 1, 2019. In the meantime read on to see what some of our past Birth Parent Scholarship recipients have been [...]
While AFTH is sad to say we are losing a valuable member of our team, Ashley Kodet, we are excited for her new role where she will be continuing to make an impact in the world of adoption. We are also excited to announce Jenna Smith of AFTH’s Allentown Office as Ashley’s successor as Domestic [...]
The healthiest way for birth parents to manage their feelings post-placement is to not suppress them. There is no denying that birth parents will go through waves of grief, anger and regret. In this series of blog posts , we will go over ways to cope and address the post-placement blues. The first step to [...]
The quality of your prospective adoptive parent profile can either boost or hinder your chances of expecting parents to place their child with you. Here's a list of five key points to remember when creating your prospective adoptive parent profile: 1) Letter to Expecting Parents Think of this letter as the first time you and [...]
Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH) would like to take a minute to share the Adoption Laws and Regulation in Pennsylvania. AFTH currently has a network of social workers serving areas in and around Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg. The agency headquarters is located in Wynnewood, PA. Now let's dive into the rules and regulations of PA! [...]
Our social workers are here to support women through any challenge they face during pregnancy. These challenges do not exclude substance abuse of drugs and alcohol. AFTH has a waiting list of approved adoptive parents who have gone through educational training courses about drug and alcohol exposure in utero. This is why it is critical [...]
This week is National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW). National Infertility Awareness Week was founded in 1989 by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. The goal of NIAW is to get rid of the stigma surrounding infertility by raising awareness about the disease. By encouraging others to speak out about the disease, we will learn that the [...]
Mother’s Day is a special day to honor the woman in your life who has raised and cared for you throughout the years. One of the many benefits of open adoption is that it allows the possibility for all parties to form a relationship. When the birth parents and adoptive parents work together in a [...]
The Autism Society held the first National Autism Awareness month in April 1970. The purpose of National Autism Awareness month is to educate others about autism spectrum disorders. During the 70s and 80s 1 out of every 2,000 children were diagnosed with autism. Today the CDC reports that 1 in every 59 children are somewhere [...]
Mary's Journey Nobody ever “chooses” to face an unplanned pregnancy. As a woman, finding out you are pregnant unexpectedly can be scary, overwhelming and even confusing. Finding the right support to allow yourself to make a conscious decision about what is in the best interest of that child is crucial. Choosing adoption is not an [...]
