This week, our public relations intern sat down with Nicole Fowler, Adoptions From The Heart’s Director of Social Services. Fowler takes on many roles with AFTH, and in her personal life, she is also a foster mother. Below is a look at the Q-&-A style conversation that begins our National Adoption Month blog series. [...]
Adoption is a lifelong journey that deeply impacts all members of the adoption triad—adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth parents—in unique ways. At Adoptions From The Heart, we recognize the complexities involved and are committed to providing specialized therapeutic services to support everyone experiencing adoption. What Is Adoption Therapy? Adoption therapy is a specialized form of [...]
This article was written by Christopher Peszka, MSW/LSW, AFTH's District Supervisor. There are occasions when private licensed adoption agencies and public child protection service (CPS) agencies are both involved in working with expectant and birth parents who are considering adoption. There could be several reasons for both private and public agency involvement. Some expecting and [...]
Open-adoption social workers play a unique and vital role in the social work field. Unlike traditional social workers who focus on child welfare or family services, our open-adoption social workers specialize in facilitating options counseling sessions, assisting in the placement process (paperwork, home studies, etc.), educating prospective parents, being there in support of expecting and [...]
A myth associated with adoption is that only newborns are placed with families, but this is far from the truth. AFTH social workers Christian and Isatou emphasize that older children can also be placed by their birth parents.
At Adoptions From The Heart, we take pride in the wrap-around support and in-depth education we provide to everyone who enters our offices. This extends even further than the services we provide to families through our agency, consisting of relationships with professionals outside of open adoption that help make our clients lives easier in their [...]
The following article is a candid and transparent article from a social worker’s perspective of seeing the pain one of their clients goes through when the adoptive parents refuse to follow through on their open adoption promises. Above, we have included some of the excuses we have heard from adoptive parents over the years as [...]
The new year is often seen as an opportunity for personal growth and positive change. For adoptive parents, this sentiment extends to their role as caregivers. Raising an adoptee comes with its unique challenges and joys, and setting New Year's resolutions can be a meaningful way to strengthen the bond with your child while providing [...]
For some families, the journey doesn't end with biological parenthood; it extends further into the realm of adoption. When parents who have a biological child choose adopting a second child, they embark on a unique path filled with both challenges and immeasurable joy. Navigating Emotions The decision to adopt a second child after having a [...]
Adopting older children comes with its own set of challenges, but with the right approach and support, it can be a rewarding experience for both the child and the parent. Understanding the unique difficulties these children may face and providing them with the necessary tools and guidance can make a significant difference in their lives. [...]
