Today marks the first full week of November, which means it's the first official week of National Adoption Month 2018. As an adoption agency this month is very important for raising awareness about adoption, and open adoption relationships at that. This November, AFTH is dedicating the time to share beautiful stories from those we have [...]
At 18 years old, college freshman Darrick “Rizzo” Rizzo had the life that others his age would be envy. Being the well-rounded athlete that he was, Rizzo was on his university’s basketball, cross-country and track team. Although sports were an important part of who Rizzo was and what he lived for, his relationship with his [...]
Adoptions From The Heart makes its way back to the Manayunk Brewing Company this year to kick off National Adoption Month. On Thursday, November 8th from 7-11pm, we will hold our 2nd Annual Share Your Heart Benefit Concert. Attendees will enjoy a night of live music, food, drinks, and fabulous raffle prizes. Tickets are $20, [...]
The key to adoptive parents understanding their child’s interest and desire to search for their biological family. There are many reasons why an adoptee would want to search for the birth parents they have never met. It is perfectly natural for an adoptee to be curious about who their birth parents are as people. Was/Is [...]
Do you need a plumber? Just go on your Facebook or Twitter and ask for recommendations from your friends. Looking for an affordable online clothing site for baby clothes? Just direct message a mommy blogger on Instagram asking where she bought her baby's cute onesie. Want to adopt a baby? Just put up a “Looking [...]
Adoptions From The Heart's Guide to the First Meeting with the Expecting Parents Do: Express Your Feelings with the Expecting Parent: It is perfectly normal to feel anxious about meeting the expecting parent(s) for the first time. It can almost seem like going on a first date. As prospective adoptive parents, you are about to [...]
Adoptions From The Heart’s Paper Heart Project in honor of National Adoption Month For almost ten years, Adoptions From The Heart celebrates National Adoption Month with its Paper Heart Project. For the month of November our AFTH Offices are asking local businesses to support National Adoption Month by displaying paper hearts. Supporters can purchase a [...]
Avia Weber, aka Miss MidState’s Outstanding Teen 2018 has a special connection to Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH). Not only is Avia an adoptee herself, her adoption was facilitated through AFTH. Mr. and Mrs. Weber traveled to Chongqing, China in 2004 to meet and adopt their 20 month old daughter. Avia seeks every opportunity to [...]
Our team in Glastonbury, Connecticut recently celebrated a huge milestone with their office's 10 year anniversary. We recently interviewed Susan Myers, District Supervisor and Out of Area Program Coordinator from our Connecticut office. In the interview Susan looks back on the office's growth and achievements within the past 10 years. Here are our 10 questions in [...]
Adoptions From The Heart's Second Annual Find Her Footing Zumbathon® was nothing short of a success. Over 60 people came to the Greater York Center for Dance Education to partake in a fun Zumba® workout session. Zumba® is an exercise fitness program that is a mix of cardio and Latin dance moves. Participants not only broke [...]
