Open-adoption social workers play a unique and vital role in the social work field. Unlike traditional social workers who focus on child welfare or family services, our open-adoption social workers specialize in facilitating options counseling sessions, assisting in the placement process (paperwork, home studies, etc.), educating prospective parents, being there in support of expecting and [...]
“I just want to say thank you so much. I was starting to lose hope in Christmas because I kept getting hit with more and more obstacles. I checked my email from you guys, and I started crying happy tears. I appreciate this organization so much. You guys go above and beyond for us, when [...]
One of our memorable workshops held in 2023 was our 411 on Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Workshop. We were joined by Dr. Mary Beth Gallagher of the Woman Against Abuse organization to provide an educational experience for birth parents who may have experienced or were seeking to learn more about what an abusive relationship looks [...]
When was the last time you spent a day tending to your own needs and wellness? Do you hear the term self-care often but do not fully understand what it means? The term self-care refers to anything a person does to keep themselves healthy, whether physically, mentally, or spiritually. Society often expects us to help [...]
Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH) is proud of our work to help our Expecting and Birth Parents, not only financially but in their everyday lives. Birth Parent support is essential before, during, and after placing a child for adoption. We have partnered in the past with other professionals who bring in education and resources for [...]
Connect with a Social Worker: Once you find out that you are pregnant, one of the best things you can do is reach out to a social worker. The nature of social work is to promote the enhancement of their clients’ overall well-being. At Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH), we provide a breadth of services [...]
Como agencia, entendemos que nuestros clientes vienen de diferentes orígenes. Queremos asegurarnos de que podemos proporcionar servicios para cualquier persona que lo necesite. AFTH ofrece servicios para madres embarazadas de habla inglesa e hispana antes, durante y después de la adopción. Nuestros consejeros ofrecen asesoramiento para ayudarle a tomar decisiones informadas que son mejores para [...]
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 [...]
Why Adoption? Caroline became pregnant during a difficult time in her life. She was already caring for her two young children, and then her mother passed away during the pregnancy. It was a time of loss and grief. Caroline remembers feeling lost and uncertain which way to turn. She didn’t have a close relationship with [...]
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 [...]
