In our newest episode of A Heart-to-Heart with Adoptions From The Heart, our host Jenna spoke with Brianne Kirkpatrick. Brianne is the founder of Watershed DNA and is co-author of The DNA Guide for Adoptees: How to use genealogy and genetics to uncover your roots, connect with your biological family, and better understand your medical history. Brianne's background [...]
The topic of suicide can be difficult to discuss but is necessary to break down stigmas and shift public perceptions about suicide. Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Although suicidal thoughts can [...]
We recently shared the importance of spending time with your children as parents. Another great way of bonding is cooking with family. Some of the healthiest meals you can eat are home-cooked. Studies show that people who eat home-cooked meals consume fewer carbohydrates, less sugar, and fat than their counterparts. This guide will help you incorporate your [...]
The information in this article is sponsored by the adoption center in Mt. Lebanon, PA, from Adoptions From The Heart. The suburb of Mt. Lebanon is located within Pittsburgh and acts as its own township in Allegheny County. The township was established in 1912 and provided the majority of agriculture to the community. The name [...]
Summer Activities for Safe Open Adoption Visits As the icy air lifts, the possibility for outdoor fun becomes limitless. Spring and summer make the perfect time to host open adoption reunions among adoption triads. The warm sun, blooming flowers and chirping birds are the perfect background to new experiences together. Each year Adoptions From The [...]
Adoptions From The Heart stands with the world in the fight for equality and fair treatment for men, women, and children of color. The rise in hate crimes and intolerance against Asian-Americans and spray-painted slogans regarding COVID -19 as the “Wuhan Plague” or the “Kung Flu” are being painted across predominately Asian communities. It is now [...]
This article is sponsored by the Adoptions From The Heart adoption agency Pittsburgh, PA. The adoption professionals love bringing friends and family to the music hall to enjoy a variety of performances and hope you consider attending a performance as well. History Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall is located in the Carnegie Library in Munhall, [...]
Adoptions From The Heart celebrates 35 years of serving the community Contact: Meagan Twardy Phone: (610) 809-0512 Email: MeaganT@afth.org (Wynnewood, PA) –Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH), a nonprofit open adoption agency, is celebrating 35 years since its founding in 1985 with a live celebration and raffle on November 18, 2020, from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. This [...]
June 8, 2020 Adoptions From The Heart stands with the world in the fight for equality and fair treatment for men and women of color. What happened to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and all the other countless men and women who have lost their lives to violence, indifference and police brutality, is not [...]
Pointe State Park This article is sponsored by the Pittsburgh adoption center at AFTH, who enjoys showing visitors new outdoor activities to bring friends and family. Point State Park is located at the meeting point of three rivers, at the tip of what's called Pittsburgh's "Golden Triangle." The park showcases tons of historical heritage and [...]
