Unplanned pregnancy rates are highest in the Southern states. In 2010, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia and Maryland had the highest rates of unplanned pregnancy, according to the Guttmacher Institute, with anywhere between 55% to 62% of all pregnancies being unintentional. Among teenagers, almost 77% of pregnancies are unplanned. Of Northern states, only New [...]
This is another topic we learned about in a Human Rights Campaign webinar. The All Children All Families initiative aims to achieve safety, permanency, and well-being by improving practice with LGBTQ youth and families. AFTH is proud to be a supporter of the LGBTQ community and we will be sharing some of the information provided [...]
Legally, all expecting parents have the same rights when it comes to adoption. This means that fathers have the same rights as mothers in relation to parenting or adoption. In order for a child to be placed for adoption, both expecting parents have to formally consent to the adoption. This process of consent is intended [...]
Since 1985, Adoptions From The Heart has been helping prospective and expecting parents build beautiful families in the Philadelphia area. Based in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, only thirty minutes from Center City, our adoption professionals have placed thousands of infants and toddlers in loving homes over the last thirty years. Adoption Agency Serving Philadelphia We are counselors [...]
While the only way to know with certainty whether or not you are pregnant is by taking a pregnancy test, many women experience a similar set of physical changes in the first weeks after becoming pregnant. 6 Symptoms Of Early Pregnancy Read through this list of early pregnancy signs; if you're experiencing many of the [...]
Almost everyone involved in adoption today – adoptive parents, birth parents, adoptees, and adoption professional’s embrace that almost every aspect of adoption is different than it was in the past. The family-matching process surrounding open adoption is a relatively unique and modern concept. Expecting parents are empowered to choose which family will adopt their child [...]
After a pregnant woman expresses her fears about parenting, we often hear the common refrain: "no one knows how to do it, but when your child is born, you'll figure it out." That's closer to the truth than not; no amount of parenting guides and newborn classes can truly prepare you for the realities of [...]
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? [...]
Do you think you may be pregnant, but aren't sure yet? We know how stressful this situation can be, and facing it head-on might feel like the hardest thing in the world. But it's very important that you find out as soon as possible. Steps Toward A Healthy Pregnancy In Pittsburgh If you are pregnant, your [...]
Searching the internet, you may have seen references to "private" or "independent" adoptions. Click the link, and you'll find lawyers and "facilitators," who promise to assist in the placement of your child without the help of a licensed, certified agency. That's one of the biggest differences right there. Independent adoptions don't use agencies, which are verified and regulated [...]
