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The Birth Parent Scholarship Fund

Adoptions From The Heart has been working with birth parents for over 30 years and some of our social workers have gotten to know many great men and women who placed a child and were looking to further their education. Further Your Education With Adoptions From The Heart Because of these wonderful men and women, [...]

November – Paper Heart Project 2014

Since 2011, Adoptions From The Heart has been raising awareness about adoption in our local communities. The Paper Heart Project was created to spread awareness while raising funds for AFTH’s Birth Parent Fund. In our first year we successfully raised over $800 for our fund. This year, we have 22 groups and businesses helping us [...]

2015 AFTH Calendar Available for $12!

The AFTH Building Beautiful Families 2015 Calendars are available for sale. 100% of the $12 purchase price will go directly into the AFTH Birthmother Fund. You can find more information on the Fund here, or order your copy today here.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE

HOLIDAY CLOSURE: AFTH offices will be closed on Thanksgiving and the following Friday, Nov. 28th and then again closing starting December 24th and re-opening January 5th.

Hartford, CT: A Summer Walking Tour

Summer's finally here, and there's no better time to discover America's greatest cities on foot! Today, we're setting down in Hartford, CT, where early American history comes alive. Summer Walking Tour Of Hartford, CT Hartford is home to many American firsts, and we'll visit them all along the way. In fact, America's democratic government would [...]

Best Family Activities In Camden, NJ

The city of Camden, New Jersey is not known for its child-friendly attractions. But while Camden's national reputation wouldn't lead parents to expect it, curious families can find plenty to do together in Camden, NJ. The city's enviable location on the Delaware River made Camden a key port in the fur trade during the 17th [...]

Best Family Activities In Hartford, CT

Known, for its numerous insurance company headquarters, as the "Insurance Capital of the World," Hartford, CT is at first glance a decidedly "adult" city. A healthy downtown populated by high-rises, a bustling economic life - it's easy to see why parents would be attracted to Hartford. Need more proof? In 1868, Hartford resident Mark Twain wrote: [...]

Best Family Activities In Pittsburgh, PA

Although Pittsburgh is Pennsylvania's second largest city, its considerable charms are often overshadowed by those of Philadelphia. But "the City of Bridges," so named for its over 400 bridges, is just as beautiful and culturally-vibrant as its neighbor to the east. Pittsburgh is especially friendly to children and their families, who can find numerous opportunities [...]

Historic Richmond, VA: A Tour Through Time

With summer fast on its way, it's time to get outside, enjoy the sun, and work up a sweat! Why not take an invigorating trek with your family and learn a little? Richmond, Virginia is an excellent walking city, but with 63 square miles to cover, it can be hard to decide where to go. Don't [...]

Best Family Activities In New York City

New York City is arguably the world's most exciting city. To visitors and residents alike, NYC offers an almost overwhelming amount of things to do, sights to see, and places to be. But it can also seem like an "adult" city, one that's certainly exhilarating, but can sometimes feel like a "sensory overload," especially to growing [...]