If you’re just beginning the adoption process, you’re also going to start creating your adoption profile. This is one of the most important pieces of your adoption paperwork as it is what a woman considering adoption will look at when deciding on a family for her baby. Standing Out: How To Make A Great Adoption Profile [...]
We all know that adoption can be expensive, but some people don’t even think about the fundraising opportunities they have when they look at their expenses. After going over all of the fees with your attorney or agency, create a plan of how you will afford adoption. You may consider opening a savings account or cutting [...]
Searching the internet, you may have seen references to "private" or "independent" adoptions. Click the link, and you'll find lawyers and "facilitators," who promise to assist in the placement of your child without the help of a licensed, certified agency. That's one of the biggest differences right there. Independent adoptions don't use agencies, which are verified and regulated [...]
The holidays are a time for gathering and celebrating all that you have in your life. When you are waiting for an expectant parent to choose your family to raise their baby, the holidays can have you stressed and dreading friends and family gatherings. Waiting For Good News: Handling Friends & Family Over The Holidays No [...]
Adoptions From The Heart has been working with birth parents for over 30 years and some of our social workers have gotten to know many great men and women who placed a child and were looking to further their education. Further Your Education With Adoptions From The Heart Because of these wonderful men and women, [...]
According to the US Office on Women's Health, more than 20 million Americans are currently infected with genital Human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually-transmitted disease (STD). In fact, more than half of all women will get HPV at some time during the years in which they can safely get pregnant. Is Having An STD [...]
An unplanned pregnancy is something that you thought you would never go through, but here you are face to face with it. It’s going to be a difficult road no matter which option you decide on, whether that be adoption, parenting, or abortion. What you really need now is support from your friends and family. [...]
Since 2011, Adoptions From The Heart has been raising awareness about adoption in our local communities. The Paper Heart Project was created to spread awareness while raising funds for AFTH’s Birth Parent Fund. In our first year we successfully raised over $800 for our fund. This year, we have 22 groups and businesses helping us [...]
The Guttmacher Institute is a research group dedicated solely to sexual and reproductive health. According to their most recent fact sheet, there are currently 62 million women between the ages of 15 and 44 living in the US. Guttmacher considers these women "in their childbearing years"; they can still get pregnant and safely carry a [...]
The AFTH Building Beautiful Families 2015 Calendars are available for sale. 100% of the $12 purchase price will go directly into the AFTH Birthmother Fund. You can find more information on the Fund here, or order your copy today here.
