Holiday Season Tips for the Adoption Triad

The holiday season is a joyous time of year to gather with family and celebrate all to be thankful for. However, for members of the adoption triad, the holiday season can be emotionally draining. It is important to be with people who create a feeling of love and foster a sense of belonging. Below you [...]

Navigating The Unexpected: Morgan’s Path to Open Adoption

When Morgan stepped into the hospital, she found herself in labor, completely unaware she was pregnant. While faced with the decision to parent her son, Morgan found strength, guidance, and support from Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH), alongside the hospital staff. Her journey went from fear, uncertainty, and confusion to a place of hope and [...]

Navigating the Adoption Journey: Understanding Adoption Therapy

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 [...]

Getting Involved With Adoptions From The Heart

At Adoptions From The Heart, we offer valuable services such as counseling, mediation, and educational resources to support both sets of parents in their respective roles and journeys. We also like to include members of the triad whenever possible. Life's best lessons are learned through experience. Life's best lessons are taught from experience. Staying connected [...]

411 on Domestic Violence | The Birth Parent Workshop

  One of our memorable workshops held in 2023 was our 411 on Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Workshop. We were joined by Dr. Mary Beth Gallagher of the Woman Against Abuse organization to provide an educational experience for birth parents who may have experienced or were seeking to learn more about what an abusive relationship looks [...]

Learn About Open Adoption Before Ever Approaching An Agency

Although Adoptions From The Heart provides options services, approaching the agency is often out of the question for some. Whether it be fear or uncertainty, we understand that only some are ready to approach open adoption in the literal sense. Understanding that, we have compiled a list of ways to learn more about open adoption. [...]

Event Recap: Find Their Footing 5k

Why does AFTH run in support of expecting Birth Parents?” Rain or shine Adoptions From The Heart came out in full swing for our annual Find Their Footing 5k on May 7th. The cause was a noble one with the intent to raise funds to help men and women struggling financially before, during, and after [...]

How to Indulge in Self-Care for the Adoption Triad

When was the last time you spent a day tending to your own needs and wellness? Do you hear the term self-care often but do not fully understand what it means? The term self-care refers to anything a person does to keep themselves healthy, whether physically, mentally, or spiritually. Society often expects us to help [...]

AFTH OnDemand Webinars: Your Journey to Adoption Education on Your Time

Our agency, Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH), offers OnDemand Webinars for Prospective Adoptive Parents, social workers, and healthcare professionals alike. Hosted on our website is a selection of 15 different webinars covering topics ranging from state-specific adoption laws to transracial adoption and positive adoption language. Prospective adoptive parents receive credit toward their adoption-education requirements for [...]