Meet Your AFTH Social Workers As National Social Work Month comes to an end, we want to turn the spotlight on some of AFTH’s amazing social workers. As adoption social workers, they provide birth and adoptive families with comfort and compassion throughout their adoption journey. Day in and day out, they strive to make a [...]
The Carnegie name is synonymous with the pinnacle of cultural influence. During the last couple of decades of his life, ultra-wealthy industrialist Andrew Carnegie gave away 90% of his fortune in an effort to use his massive wealth as a tool for improving society. Today, that legacy lives on in Pittsburgh at the city's four [...]
Our Allentown adoption agents love dining out in the Lehigh Valley. We think going out for breakfast, brunch, or dinner is one of the best ways to bond with the entire family. In our opinion, Bethlehem has some of the best restaurants the Lehigh Valley has to offer. Some of our favorite places to go [...]
The Duquesne Incline is a historic inclined plane railroad near the South Side of Pittsburgh and scales Mt. Washington. This incline was finished in 1877 and is still in operation today as a major tourist attraction. It's 800 feet long, 400 feet high, and has a 30-degree incline with a rare track gauge of 5 [...]
If you're looking for a nice meal out for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Emmaus has some of the best restaurants in the Lehigh Valley. Our Allentown adoption agents love trying the variety of choices available in this small town's excellent culinary scene. Some of our favorite restaurants in the area include: The Trapp Door Gastropub [...]
If you're a family that likes to stay active together, Go Ape Treetop Adventures offer a unique experience in an outdoor obstacle course. Situated in a forest canopy in the North Park section of Pittsburgh, the course takes guests on an adventure lasting between 2 to 3 hours through various obstacles, gliding along on zip [...]
Located in relatively close proximity to both Philadelphia and New York City, Allentown may not immediately come to mind when you think of cultural hubs in the Northeast. However, this city has plenty to offer in regards to the arts. The Allentown Art Museum consistently features some stunning exhibits of art from across various cultures [...]
If you're a parent who values exposing your child to educational experiences outside of the classroom, Pittsburgh is one of the best cities in America for meeting this goal. The city is home to at least 33 museums, each of which offers insight into different aspects of art, science, history, culture, and more. The four [...]
Pittsburgh is notorious for its humid and muggy summers, but when you need a way to beat the heat, Sandcastle Water Park is a God-send. With an idyllic location on the banks of the Monongahela River, this park features 15 attractions that can help you and the whole family cool off and make some fun [...]
Since 1992, the Da Vinci Science Center has been educating people of all ages about the wonders of science and how various sciences can positively impact lives. Countless people from all over the Lehigh Valley, the Philadelphia metro area, and as far as New York City and beyond come here every year to engage with [...]
