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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 [...]

What You Should Know About The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)

The adoption process can be a long journey and adopting a child across state lines can extend the time it takes before you can bring your baby home. There are laws and guidelines enacted by the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) that must be followed before a baby can leave his or [...]

Adoptions From The Heart Will Help Anyone Affected By The Independent Adoption Center

We Can Help Thousands of families have been affected by the recent closure of the Independent Adoption Center (IAC). The agency closed its doors after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, leaving prospective adoptive parents and expectant and birth parents across the country with abandoned adoption plans. IAC closing does not mean your adoption journey has [...]