Although Pittsburgh is Pennsylvania's second largest city, its considerable charms are often overshadowed by those of Philadelphia. But "the City of Bridges," so named for its over 400 bridges, is just as beautiful and culturally-vibrant as its neighbor to the east. Pittsburgh is especially friendly to children and their families, who can find numerous opportunities [...]
With summer fast on its way, it's time to get outside, enjoy the sun, and work up a sweat! Why not take an invigorating trek with your family and learn a little? Richmond, Virginia is an excellent walking city, but with 63 square miles to cover, it can be hard to decide where to go. Don't [...]
New York City is arguably the world's most exciting city. To visitors and residents alike, NYC offers an almost overwhelming amount of things to do, sights to see, and places to be. But it can also seem like an "adult" city, one that's certainly exhilarating, but can sometimes feel like a "sensory overload," especially to growing [...]
Today, we turn our sights on Wilmington, Delaware's largest city. Home to a world-class park system and numerous activities, Wilmington is Delaware's best place to find family fun! Our Picks For Family Fun In Wilmington, DE From its numerous annual ethnic festivals to a peaceful walk along the serene Wilmington Riverfront, there's always something for [...]
Last week, we traveled to New Jersey and brought you our favorite spots for family fun in Cherry Hill. Today we're going to continue down the East Coast to Richmond, Virginia's capital and a city steeped in American history. Our Picks For Family Fun In Richmond, VA Richmond is a major destination for tourists, primarily due [...]
Wondering what to do with your family this weekend? Have no fear! Here's our list of the best family activities in Cherry Hill, New Jersey: Our Picks For Family Fun In Cherry Hill, NJ Cherry Hill Public Library The Cherry Hill Public Library (CHPL) isn't just a great place to find your next summer read. [...]
This year, we had 180 people register to run in our 2nd Annual Find Her Footing 5K, which was held Sunday, April 6! It was a rousing success, and raised $4,500 to support AFTH's Birth Mother Fund. To all those who came out, thank you! You made it a great day, and your hard work [...]
Adoption professionals have varying opinions on what makes one adoption “open” and another “closed.” But most agree that open adoptions give expecting parents the option of meeting with prospective adoptive parents, choosing the right adoptive family for their child, and remaining in contact with their children, either directly or through their agency as an intermediary [...]
The State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development offers Family Leave Insurance for many adoptive families within the state. NJ’s Family Leave Insurance offers monetary benefits to parents who have chosen to take a leave of absence from their employment for the purpose of bonding with a newly adopted child. Applying For [...]
An unexpected pregnancy may be one of life’s hardest experiences. None of the choices you make will be easy. But there are also no wrong choices, only ones that are right for you and your child. At Adoptions From The Heart, our mission is to help expecting parents make informed choices through in-person counseling services. [...]
