"I can never thank you enough for the Christmas gift, you gave me and my girls!” - Kristen, AFTH birth mother As Andy Williams so gleefully puts it, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” With the sweet scent of peppermint in the air, pre-lit reindeers glimmering on nearly every lawn, and re-runs of [...]
AFTH Celebrates the holidays It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and AFTH staff is in the holiday spirit! Last week, we hosted our annual holiday party at Manayunk Brewing Company. The staff came together to reflect on the past year, and to share what everyone is looking forward to in the year ahead. [...]
In a previous post, I explained the merits of gathering an “adoption team” of trusted and dependable professionals who can help guide you through the steps and ensure a smooth process. One of these professionals should be an experienced adoption attorney, because unnecessary legal hurdles should never come between you and growing your family. [...]
At AFTH we like to highlight those who have expanded their family though adoption. Particularly, during National Adoption Month when we have the opportunity to celebrate the beauty of adoption all month long. Recently, we spoke with Jen and Eric who adopted a baby boy through AFTH 2 years ago. The couple opened up about [...]
Celebrating National Adoption Month & Supporting the Birth Parent Scholarship Fund This past Thursday, November 9th, Adoptions From The Heart’s Wynnewood office hosted their first annual Benefit Concert! This event was held at Manayunk Brewing Company from 7:00pm-10:00pm. The occasion was held to honor National Adoption Month while also raising money for our Birth Parent [...]
For the first time since 1984, PA adoptees can request to receive a noncertified copy of their original birth certificate. Here’s what you need to know: Who can apply? PA born adoptees, 18 or older, and has a high school diploma/GED can request a noncertified copy of their OBC. Lineal descendants of the adopted individual [...]
National Adoption Month (NAM) also known as National Adoption Awareness Month has a long standing history. For over 20 years, adoption agencies, social workers, and advocates have coordinated events and other activities to raise adoption awareness. What started as a week-long initiative, transitioned into a month-long campaign to highlight the positive impact adoption has on [...]
You have decided to adopt a child, and now you’re building your adoption team to support you through the process. It’s time to consult with an experienced adoption attorney, but you might be wondering how to prepare for the meeting and what to expect when you’re there. Below are a few guidelines to get you [...]
National Adoption Month/World Adoption Day November marks National Adoption Month, every year AFTH celebrates by hosting an event that highlights the beautiful families formed through adoption. National Adoption Month is a national campaign to increase recognition, share resources and bring attention to the need for permanent families for children and youth throughout the U.S. We [...]
Sometimes birth fathers feel like they are forgotten about. Which is why we would like to highlight an AFTH birth father and his role in the adoption process. We had the opportunity to speak with BJ to learn more about his journey. BJ and the birth mother Nicole began working with AFTH in May [...]
