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November Is National Adoption Month

National Adoption Month (NAM) also known as National Adoption Awareness Month has a long standing history. For over 20 years, adoption agencies, social workers, and adoption groups have coordinated events, workshops, etc. to raise awareness about adoption. What started as a week-long initiative, transitioned into a month-long campaign to highlight the positive impact adoption has [...]

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Adoptions From The Heart Casino Royale 2016 Recap

Ante Up Last weekend, on Saturday November 5th, Adoptions From The Heart hosted their first Annual Casino Royale at the Clothier Room in Wynnewood, Pa. Over 100 people came out to for a night of fun, food and fundraising, all benefitting the Birth Parent Scholarship Fund. Guests enjoyed a collection of mellow harmonies, by the [...]

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AFTH Gearing Up For Casino Royale Fundraiser

Adoptions From The Heart inaugural Casino Royale fundraiser will be taking place on Saturday, November 5th.  AFTH staff couldn’t be more excited to host a night of fun, food and fundraising to support the Birth Parent Scholarship Fund. AFTH’s Birthparent Scholarship Fund provides birth parents with financial assistant, who are seeking to continue their education. [...]

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Transracial Adoption: Parenting a Child of Another Race

Transracial adoption (or interracial adoption) - refers to the adoption of a child that is of a different race than that of the adoptive parents. The quickest cure for racism would be to have everyone in the country adopt a child of another race. No matter what your beliefs, when you hold a four-day-old infant, [...]

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New Team Members at Adoptions From The Heart

New Team Members at AFTH Here at AFTH some exciting changes have taken place! Our marketing team is full of fresh faces, and we have two new social workers! AFTH is eager to see what the new marketing team will think up to spread the word about AFTH and open adoption. We are also thrilled that [...]

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The Memory Bear, A Story of Love for Birth Parents

The Memory Bear Jeff and Samantha, two parents who just recently adopted their baby boy, Ethan, through AFTH, were so excited when they discovered they’d be expanding their family. Their bursting gratitude inspired them. That's when Samantha discovered the memory bear. This bear would be made from blankets used for baby Ethan when in the [...]

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AFTH Attends ‘From Helping to Healing’ Conference in New Orleans

About the Conference Recently, two of AFTH’s finest headed down to New Orleans for the From Helping to Healing conference. “This conference is a joint initiative of American Academy of Adoption Attorneys/American Academy of Reproductive Technology Attorneys (AAAA/AAARTA) and National Council For Adoption (NCFA).” -fromhelpingtohealing.org The conference explored many different topics, all focused on the [...]

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How to Register for AFTH’s 2016 Paper Heart Project

  I think I want to register my business, but what exactly is the Paper Heart Project? Join the Paper Heart Project this November in honor of National Adoption Month! When you register as a sponsor or make a personal donation you can: Spread Adoption Awareness in Your Community Support Expecting Parents in Need Celebrate [...]

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Top Social Media Posts of the Summer

This summer, Adoptions From The Heart has been working hard to engage our social media followers. We want to help people understand adoption while also getting the support they need before, during, and after their adoption journey. We try to create content that is relevant and meaningful to all members of the adoption triad. Here [...]

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Changes and Similarities from our Past, an AFTH #FlashbackFriday

It’s #FlashbackFriday with Adoptions From The Heart! Recently our team has been going through the office and uncovering some treasures from our past. As you’ll see, there hasn't been too many changes since the days of these relics. We’ve been providing service and support to all members of the adoption triad while advocating for open adoption [...]

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