Ending National Adoption Awareness Month With Recent AFTH Adoption Finalizations

And just like that, another National Adoption Awareness Month happened and ends today. No closing to National Adoption Awareness Month would be complete without highlighting recent adoption finalizations. Adoption finalizations may look different this year, however not even a pandemic can take away from this monumental occasion. Instead of the traditional courtroom pictures with the [...]

National Adoption Month 2020 Story: Bringing home Matilda

For a while, Matt and Ashley were living a great life together out in Central Pennsylvania. There was never a dull moment in their household with their dogs, cats, and pet lizard for sure. They were happy, however, something was missing in their life... a baby. Parenthood would be the one thing that would turn [...]

A Different Take on Adoption: The Voice of Birth Father, Samai

By: AFTH Communications Intern, Kevonne Bennett I recently had the opportunity to speak with one of Adoptions From The Heart’s (AFTH) birth fathers, Samai. (You may already know him as a frequent AFTHtv guest.) Samai graciously shared his story with me, detailing his adoption journey. Several years ago, Samai had been in a committed relationship [...]

All About AFTH’s new Podcast: A Heart-to-Heart With Adoptions From The Heart

We are finally in the last two weeks of National Adoption Awareness Month 2020. This year's recognition of National Adoption Awareness Month may look a little different (ex. Zoom adoption finalizations) but despite these disappointing adjustments, the adoption community was able to find ways to creatively connect. This month AFTH launched our first-ever podcast series: [...]

Fall Friendly Activities for the Whole Triad During a Pandemic

Getting together with friends and family looks a little different during a pandemic. While concerts and fall festivals have been postponed there are still plenty of fall activities the triad can do together. You can still participate in some classic fall pastimes with good company by following a few simple guidelines. Here are some safe [...]