Sponsorship Announcement: Thank You Justice Guardians!

Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH) is proud to announce Justice Guardians as one of our main sponsors of this year's Find Their Footing 5K, which will take place in Philadelphia, PA on May 7th, 2022, at the Schuylkill River Trail (ST. JOSEPH'S BOATHOUSE), from 10 am - 12 pm EST.  Justice guardians is a personal injury law [...]

Celebrating Mother’s and Birthmother’s Day

As mothers all around the globe prepare for their special day, it's important to remember the moms whose Mother's day may look a little different each year. Mother's Day is, typically, a day dedicated to the matriarch of a family (Biological or Adoptive Mother). On this day, children share photos, and stories, extend acts of [...]

Adoptions From The Heart Birthparent Workshop Recap

  As part of our goal to continue supporting expecting and birth parents, Adoptions From The Heart has partnered with some extraordinary individuals in order to help continue the healing process for our clients. In this workshop recap, you will begin to dive into some of the previous workshops that we’ve had the opportunity to [...]

What Is Post Adoption Depression Syndrome

Adoptions From The Heart recently released an episode of AFTHtv, sitting down with an adoptive mother to discuss her experience with Post Adoption Depression Syndrome (PADS), also known as "Baby Blues." PADS is a term that acknowledges how Adoptive Parents can also experience a short-lived depression after placement of an adopted child. Just as some [...]

Signs and Tips to Prevent Social Worker Burnout

Adoption social workers have an extra layer, if you will, of responsibility that people don't see often. You think adoption, and most conclude the workday as they meet with pregnant women, make an adoption plan, and the hard part is over. In a utopia, maybe. In the real world, the field of social work consists [...]

The Importance of Self-Care – AFTH Birth Parent Workshops

Self-Care Workshop for Birthparents The benefits of self-care exceed a single reason. It can result in a more physical, mental, and emotional well-being, which could then divvy into smaller, more intricate pieces. It's important to note that birthparent support does not solely have to be financial or counsel. Sometimes, something as modest as showing how [...]

Canaan, CT: History & Background

The information in this article is brought to you by the adoption agency in Canaan, Connecticut a part of Adoptions From The Heart. Canaan, CT Located in Litchfield County, Canaan is a town with a small population of about 1,080 according to the 2020 census. Canaan is bordered by North Canaan, Norfolk, Cornwall, Salisbury, Torrington, [...]