National Infertility Awareness Week: Candi Meck

Candi and Chuck Meck met while both working at the grocery store 20+ years ago. “Chuck came to the store and delivered the milk. I always say that I married the milkman,” Candi laughed. The happy couple now has a 5-year-old daughter named Camryn.

Creative ways to celebrate the upcoming Holidays during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Our country needs to take time to celebrate important holidays like Passover, Easter, and Ramadan in order to spread some positivity during this pandemic. While celebrating these current and upcoming religious holidays throughout April 2020 it is vital we comply with social distancing guidelines for the sake of everyone's health. Social distancing may prevent you [...]

Hospital Etiquette for Prospective Adoptive Parents

Be Flexible It is ideal for expecting parents and prospective adoptive parents to make plans for the hospital ahead of time. The truth is that it is unrealistic for all our plans to go exactly, well as planned. Being a parent means knowing how to collect yourself and move forward when an initial plan goes [...]

Alexandra’s Unexpected Family Reunion in Quzhou, China

Jeff and Maxine Miller adopted their Alexandra from the Quzhou Social Welfare Institute in China at 10 ½ months old. Alexandra grew up in the rural countryside of Garrett County, MD. Throughout high school, Alexandra was a proud and active member of the  FIRST Robotics program. Alexandra received the FIRST Dean’s List Award and was [...]

February is a Month full of Love and to express why #AdoptionIsLove

We all know February is the month of Valentine's Day, a holiday to show your loved ones your appreciation for them. The truth is that there is a loving feeling that floats throughout the month! To celebrate the season of love, Adoptions From The Heart asks everyone to share why #AdoptionIsLove ! Below are some [...]

February 2020 Family Friendly Black History Month Events Near You

Calling ALL AFTH Families!! Check out these great Black History Month events in your area! Greater Philadelphia Region Via “Philadelphia Family”   My General Tubman Arden Theatre Company Through March 1st A world premiere of the play “My General Tubman” by Philadelphia author Lorene Cary. The play highlights all of the trials and tribulations of [...]