Rehoming: What is it and what can we do to stop it

You may or not be familiar with the concept of rehoming that has been surfacing in the news from time to time. We explored the concept further to give you all the facts and information you need to understand the dangers of rehoming. What it is Rehoming? There was a Reuters article released in 2013 [...]

People Who Make Adoption Possible: AFTH Wynnewood Staff

We love all the wonderful people who work with us at Adoptions From The Heart and we thought it was time to recognize some of the great ladies who work in the Wynnewood office!   "My favorite part about working for Adoptions From The Heart is that I know every day I am helping out [...]

Holiday Closing

AFTH Offices will be closed for the holiday starting at 1pm on December 24th and will re-open on Monday, January 4th. Not to worry, social workers will still be handling placements and taking calls from hospitals for emergencies during this break.

What Is Domestic Adoption?

[message_box]Domestic adoption is a process in which parents from the US adopt a child born in the US. It's contrasted to international adoption, in which parents from one country adopt a child who was born in another country.[/message_box] Choosing to adopt a child is a huge decision. But it's actually only the first in a [...]

AFTH Celebrates the Holidays

Last week Adoptions From The Heart hosted a holiday party for staff at Bahama Breeze restaurant in King of Prussia, PA. It was fun to gather all together, share in the holiday spirit and share some happy updates from adoptive families and birth parents! We took a couple photos at the lunch to share with [...]

National Adoption Day in New Jersey: A Celebration of Love

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 [...]

AFTH Wynnewood Family Opens Up During National Adoption Month

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 [...]

AFTH New Jersey Adoptive Mother Opens Up During National Adoption Month

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 [...]

AFTH Virginia Family Opens Up During National Adoption Month

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 [...]