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Post Adoption Depression (PAD)

We’ve all heard of Postpartum Depression, but what about Post Adoption Depression (PAD)? PAD can affect both international and domestic adoptive parents. Am I Experiencing PAD? Symptoms of PADs can be as small as feeling sad or exceptionally irritable or as serious as suicidal thoughts. Symptoms could be significant weight gain or loss and fatigue [...]

Conquering Your Adoption Fears

When you begin any life-altering event, such as adoption, you are faced with many fears. Your fears may be in the moment, and completely understandable, or stem from a lack of education on adoption. Admitting your fears of being an adoptive parent does not mean you are weak. It just means that you are human. [...]

Licensed Agency vs. Attorney Assisted vs. Facilitators

If you’re beginning your adoption journey, you may have some questions on the differences between licensed adoption agencies, adoption attorneys, and out-of-state facilitators. It is very important for expecting women, as well as hopeful adoptive parents, to understand the differences and find out which will work best for your needs. Which Path To Adoption Should I Take? [...]

13 Great Adoption Fundraisers To Try

We all know that adoption can be expensive, but some people don’t even think about the fundraising opportunities they have when they look at their expenses. After going over all of the fees with your attorney or agency, create a plan of how you will afford adoption. You may consider opening a savings account or cutting [...]

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 [...]