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Christmas in July: Gift Card Drive

What is Christmas in July? Christmas in July is a GREAT way to show loved ones some support and sentiment as we wait for the holidays to return. Adoptions from the Heart (AFTH) is using this Christmas in July to support our birthmoms, but we need your help! AFTH is hosting a Gift Card Drive [...]

What Sets AFTH Apart…

What Sets Us Apart… For 40 years, Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH) has had a foundation that has set it apart from other adoption agencies. Began by an adoptee in 1985, Maxine Chalker integrated her personal experience into her vision for the agency. AFTH's unique approach to adoption was shaped by centering the experiences of [...]

2025’s Annual Family Picnics

This year's Family Picnics were a blast! We are so grateful to the many AFTH families who joined us across the East Coast to celebrate adoption. We couldn't have done this without our community of AFTH families and the supporters we've gained along the way. Cheers to 40 years of Adoptions From The Heart!! Check [...]

Meet Roberta Evantash

This is Roberta Evantash! Roberta worked as a social worker with Adoptions From The Heart since its founding in 1985. Roberta and AFTH Founder Maxine Chalker have been great friends since childhood. They met after becoming neighbors when they were about 12 years old. Maxine and Roberta even attended Temple University together, both majoring in [...]

A Heartfelt Fundraising Event at Painting With a Twist

Adoptions From the Heart partnered with Painting With a Twist Media this past Saturday to bring people from the community a fun fundraising event for all. The event was created to bring those from the community, our clients, and families together for a great time and raising money for Adoptions From The Heart. The goal [...]

Celebrating 40 Years of Adoptions From The Heart

    Adoptions From The Heart celebrates 40 years of serving our community through personalized adoption processes. We are so grateful for each birth and adoptive parent who has trusted our private agency to be a part of their story. We look forward to another lifetime offering a helping hand to expecting and adoptive parents. Our [...]

Reflecting on 2024’s Popular Blog Posts

  As 2024 comes to a close, Adoptions From The Heart is taking a moment to reflect on a year of amazing stories and resources that have been published through our blog. The small, but mighty, marketing team worked hard to create blogs that stood out and have an impact on the adoption triad community. Here [...]

How to Support Adoptions From The Heart This Holiday Season

Tis the season of giving! The holiday season is a time for love, gratitude, and giving. It’s the perfect time of year to support meaningful causes, like Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH). This giving season, consider ways to donate to Adoptions From The Heart, an open adoption agency dedicated to supporting all members of the [...]