What To Expect When Adopting A Second Child

There are many reasons why a family might adopt more than one child. It could be something as simple as they have always wanted a big family or something as meaningful as keeping siblings together or families connected. Whatever the reason is, whether adopting from the same expectant parent or a new one, it's essential [...]

Upcoming Event: Coffee For A Cause at House Cup Cafe

Join us this coming October for dessert before dinner as Adoptions From The Heart will be partnering with House Cup Cafe to host our Coffee For A Cause Fundraising Event! The event will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 4-6pm at House Cup Cafe which is located at 2116 Darby Rd Havertown, PA [...]

Growing Up in a Closed Adoption: Hannah Steacker

Adoption is a complex and deeply personal experience, with each story being unique in its own way.  Only 5% of United States adoptions are closed, meaning the adoptee has zero contact with the biological family. I’m Hannah Steacker, and I want to share my experience as an adoptee from a closed adoption, growing up alongside [...]

How to Prepare Your Marriage for Adoption

As you begin your journey to adopt a child, you and your partner may worry about the upcoming challenges of the adoption process. Many couples fear that the adoption process could negatively affect their marriage. While adoption is a fantastic way to build a family, it can change the dynamics of your relationship. It's also [...]

Upcoming Event: Heart-to-Heart with The Adoption Triad

To kick off National Adoption month, Adoptions From The Heart will be hosting our third Heart-to-Heart virtual event of the year, which will be taking place November 2, 2023, from 7pm-8:30pm EST! Our Heart-to-Heart events were created to share the voices of the members of our AFTH community. These events allow those in attendance to [...]

Back to School for Adoptees

Back-to-school season has started for many families across the country. Like any new beginning, the excitement can be mixed with fears about the unknown. For adoptees, there are stressors exclusive to their life, but these moments can serve as an opportunity to educate others on adoption and practice having serious conversations with your adoptee.  The [...]

Give Yourself Grace | Renita Russell’s Story

We often hear birth parents say adoption was the most challenging decision they ever made. Regardless of the levels of openness, adoption is and continues to be a highly emotional and necessary adjustment for everyone, primarily to those in the adoption triad. At Adoptions From The Heart, we exercise expertise in domestic infant adoption. However, [...]

How to Support Birth Mothers

Creating an adoption plan can be challenging. Birth mothers may feel various emotions and have difficulty coping with the adoption process. As a supporter of a birth mother, knowing how to help or what to do in the situation can be challenging. Whether you are a birth mother’s friend, partner, or family member, this is [...]

Heart-to-Heart with Extended Family Members Recap

On July 13th, we held one of our three Heart-to-Heart events that take place each year. Our Heart-to-Heart virtual events were created to give members of the Adoptions From The Heart community an opportunity to share their stories and experiences. We want to give our community a platform to share their stories, but also give [...]

How To Prepare Yourself For The (NICU) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

NICU stands for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is a specialized unit in a hospital that provides medical care for premature infants, newborns with health conditions, and those who require close monitoring and support in their first few weeks or months of life. The NICU is staffed with highly trained pediatric doctors, nurses, and healthcare [...]