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Three of Adoptions From The Heart’s Long-time Social Workers Take on New Roles

Our agency has undergone some recent changes, and we are thrilled to share that three of our staff members have stepped into new leadership roles. Jenna Stocks: Director of Social Services Jenna is now AFTH's Director of Social Services. Her new title comes with a new set of responsibilities. Jenna, never one to shy [...]

If You Have a Dream, You Can Achieve it and make it Come True

We had the chance to speak with one of Adoptions From The Heart’s (AFTH) Birth Parent Scholarship recipients, Tiffani. Tiffani is one of two birth mothers who received an award for the Fall 2021 semester. After placing her oldest daughter for adoption, Tiffani struggled to work through difficult emotions. She dealt with grief and [...]

A Closer Look at Adoption: AFTH hosts second Heart-to-Heart with Birth Parents

Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH) is hosting our second Heart-to-Heart with Birth Parents event hosted by Adoption Counselor and Post-placement Services Manager, Amanda Aliberti and Birth Mother, SeAyra. Our event will feature a panel of birth mothers who have placed their children for adoption through our agency. Each birth parent will share their unique, touching [...]

Office Hosts Adoption Triad Reunion at Fun Forest Park in Chesapeake, VA!

AFTH adoption triads finally reunite in Virginia after an unprecedented year. Adoptee, Jonathan, embraces his birth mother Samantha The pandemic stopped many of our beloved traditions as families, friends, and even an adoption agency. To protect one another from sickness, we postponed or canceled gatherings, including our summer picnics. Adoptions From The Heart's [...]

Summer Bucket List: Open Adoption Visits

Summer Activities for Safe Open Adoption Visits As the icy air lifts, the possibility for outdoor fun becomes limitless. Spring and summer make the perfect time to host open adoption reunions among adoption triads. The warm sun, blooming flowers and chirping birds are the perfect background to new experiences together. Each year Adoptions From The [...]

Fall 2021 Scholarship Deadline Reminder

The summer break is here, but it is never too early to start planning for the fall. Our Birth Parent Scholarship is officially underway. We are currently accepting applications and will review them soon. Our Birth Parent Scholarship Fund is open to birth parents enrolled or planning to enroll in a college, university, or vocational [...]

Open Positions: AFTH is looking for new members to join our team in Wynnewood & Connecticut

AFTH currently has 3 open positions. Consider joining our team of social workers, marketing and support staff to help make a difference in the lives of women, men and children in the community. Part-Time Administrative Assistant Positions: TWO POSITIONS Available in our Wynnewood, PA Office 29hr/wk - Hours Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm, Fri 9am-2pm 25hr/wk - [...]

Statement of Solidarity

Adoptions From The Heart stands with the world in the fight for equality and fair treatment for men, women and children of color. The conviction of a police officer in the death of George Floyd had communities and the world rejoicing that justice had been served, but this was not justice, this was accountability. In the [...]

Important AFTH Summer Picnic Announcement

We have had to make the difficult decision to cancel this year’s agency-wide summer picnic held in Fort Washington, PA. Due to the park’s COVID restrictions, we need to forgo our yearly tradition for one more year. However, we understand the significance of the picnic for those who use that time to have open adoption [...]

A New Chance to Spring Forward: 2021 AFTH Birth Parent Scholarship Winner, Samantha

Beginning of Samantha's Journey Samantha’s adoption journey began three years ago. She had been going through a highly stressful time in her life. She learned she was expecting halfway through her pregnancy and had recently left a mentally abusive relationship with the child’s father. Conflicting emotions soon followed the news. Samantha was truly excited because [...]