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The Benefits of Open Adoption

In 1985, Executive Director Maxine Chalker, established Adoptions From The Heart – the first open adoption agency in the Tri-State area. AFTH recognizes the importance in allowing birth parents and adoptive parents the opportunity to collaborate with one another throughout their adoption journey. Although open adoption isn't for everyone, it's estimated that 95% of U.S. infant adoptions have [...]

Tips to Kick-start your Attorney-Client Relationship

The adoption journey is a wonderful and exciting time for those looking to expand their family. However, the process can also be distressing – especially if there are legal complications. Finding a family attorney who is familiar or specializes in adoption is a great way to make sure you are receiving accurate legal guidance. The [...]

Infertility Awareness: Facts & Statistics

The National Infertility Association, defines infertility as the inability to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term after 1 year. If over the age of 35, the time of trying to conceive is reduced to 6 months. Over 7 million women of child bearing age suffer from infertility issues, as reported by the U.S. Centers of Disease [...]

Things to Consider Before You Pursue a Transracial Adoption

Before deciding to adopt outside of your race, there are a few things you should consider. Here are some things to think about: Analyze your community It is crucial that your child forms meaningful relationships with others of the same race. Ask yourself the following questions. How diverse is your neighborhood? Are the schools in [...]

Surviving the ICPC wait

Adoptive parents adopting across state lines must follow the guidelines of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC), a statutory agreement between all fifty states that governs the placement of children from one state to another. Parents can return to their home state with their baby, after the required paperwork is gathered and [...]

Find Her Footing 5k and 1 Mile Super Fun Run Recap

Last weekend on Sunday April 2nd, AFTH hosted our 5th annual Find Her Footing 5k at Delaware County Community College in Media, Pa. It was day full of fun, fitness and fundraising, which benefitted the Expecting and Birth Parent Support Fund. Before the Race Runners arrived early – to check in or register last minute. [...]

Claiming The Adoption Tax Credit After A Failed Adoption

Kathy Ann Brodsky, LCSW is an adoptive parent and has worked in the adoption field for nearly 30 years. Her expertise and experience has helped countless adoptive parents and parents-to-be. Her mission - to ensure ethical adoption practice. In a recent blog, Brodsky explains the adoption tax credit, and how you may be able to [...]

Adoptions From The Heart’s 5th Annual Find Her Footing 5k

Ready. Set. Soar. Spring is here! And you can kick off the new season by joining us for our annual Find Her Footing 5k on Sunday, April 2nd. Lace up your sneakers and get ready for fitness, fun and fundraising. Recruit your family, friends, and coworkers to join in the fun and support AFTH’s Birthmother [...]

Meet Adoptions From The Heart’s Newest Staff

Meet The Team For this week’s blog, we asked 2 new employees from our Wynnewood, PA office to share why they wanted to be a part of the AFTH family! Sara M. - Events and Marketing Coordinator "I grew up in the Malvern area, and from an early age, I developed a strong passion for helping people in need. [...]

Q&A With An AFTH Social Worker

In celebration of Social Work Month, we want to take the time to highlight AFTH social workers, and all that they do for our agency. Our social workers provide much needed support and encouragement to adoptive and birth families every day! Meet one of AFTH’s valuable social workers, Jessica. Q: Why did you choose a [...]