For Pregnant Women Considering Adoption For Their Baby Or Child
For pregnant women interested in learning more about adoption, Adoptions From The Heart offers numerous services free of charge.
The cornerstone of our adoption service is supportive counseling. Before, during, and after placement, our New York adoption professionals will guide you through your options with compassion and care. Our counselors are available 24 / 7 to ensure that you make the right choices for yourself and your children.
If you choose adoption with us, Adoptions From The Heart will handle all insurance matters. Whether or not you have insurance coverage currently, our adoption professionals will file your insurance claims, or pay for your pre-natal hospital expenses if no insurance can be provided.
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About Adoptions From The Heart
Adoptions From The Heart is a private 501 C-3 non-profit organization with eight offices along the East Coast. Our compassionate adoption professionals have prospective adoptive families and pregnant women meet, get to know one another in a safe, supportive environment, and build beautiful families since our founding in 1985.
As one of America’s first adoption agencies to specialize in “open adoption,” we believe whole-heartedly that communication between all members of the adoption triad is a valuable aspect of creating loving families through the adoption process. But more important than that is respecting the wishes of everyone involved. No matter your choices, we’re here to help.
Whether you are pregnant and looking into your options, or wish to build your own beautiful family, Adoptions From The Heart is here to support your choices and guide you through the adoption process smoothly.
Find more resources for prospective adoptive parents in New York below:
Testimonials From Women We Have Helped
“Obviously this situation wasn’t one I saw myself being in when I was only 19 years old, but, wishful thinking aside, I was, and it will be something I remember forever. I called various adoption agencies and Adoptions From The Heart seemed a lot more friendly and open and more willing to talk to me even if I hadn’t pledged my loyalty to their services. It helped a lot to know that I didn’t have to take care of everything by myself. I appreciate all the help and guidance you’ve given me and I wish that everyone’s adoption experience could be as comforting as mine was (thanks to you and your staff). The work you do and the effort you put in is fantastic and really admirable. Thank you again for everything.” – Samantha
“I can’t even begin to thank you for everything you have done for me. I could never have done anything without you. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.” – Theriese (letter to an AFTH social worker)
“Thank you so much for everything. You guys are a true blessing to me and my daughter.” – Michelle (Birth mother aided by the donation fund)
What Our Clients Say About Us
Adoptions From The Heart – Philadelphia
Reviewed by David & Georgeanna, on
October 14th, 2014
“What compassionate people!
The people who showed us such wonderful compassion and caring as we journeyed to bring our precious daughter home will always be remembered in our hearts as our “Dear friends” For us there is no other adoption agency. We would use them again in a heartbeat”
Rating: 5.0 ★★★★★
Let Our Adoption Agency Guide You Through The Adoption Journey
If you’ve been thinking about growing your family and have questions about domestic adoption, our local New York team is here to help.
Adoptions From The Heart is an adoption agency that works with prospective parents who are open to the possibility of open adoption. Our agency has a non-discrimination policy, which means our team helps qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age or limited English proficiency.
Our goal is to ensure that prospective parents feel supported during each step of the process. Not only can we assist with the technical aspects and the paperwork, but we also offer support groups. Once a placement has been made, our team continues to provide support.
To learn more about how to begin this journey, contact our New York office now.
Family Planning Center: You Can Choose An Open Adoption
If you have recently discovered a recent unplanned pregnancy and would like to learn more about all of the options available to you, Adoptions From The Heart can help.
If you determine that you would like to proceed with an adoption, our team can help you determine exactly how much contact you would like with your child and their adoptive family in the future. We can also assist with the creation of a birth plan.
Additional services that are offered free of charge include:
- assistance with finding housing if needed
- help with getting medical care for both you and your child
- counseling services for as long as you need it, both before and after placement
- access to a database of approved families
Scholarships may also be available to qualified individuals who have given a child up for adoption.
Contact us today to learn more.
NYC Home Studies For International & Domestic Adoption
Prospective adoptive families living in New York City who intend to adopt must complete a “home study.” During a home study, our NYC contract social workers are trying to find the best match between what a child needs and what a particular prospective adoptive family has to offer. According to the US Department of Health & Human Service, a home study has three primary aims:
“Educate and prepare the adoptive family for adoption
Evaluate the fitness of the adoptive family
Gather information about the prospective parents that will help a social worker connect the family with a child whose needs they can meet.”
Our NYC social workers and adoption professionals are pleased to conduct home studies for prospective adoptive parents interested in:
- Orphan (I – 600) cases
- Hague Convention (I – 800) cases, after a provider agreement has been established between Adoptions From The Heart and the Primary Provider Agency. AFTH’s New York City social workers would be happy to contact another agency to establish this agreement if one is not already in place.
- Adoptions From The Heart’s domestic adoption program.
Interested in learning more about using one of AFTH’s contract social workers in New York City for your Home Study? Visit our Allentown, PA Contact Page.
Resources For Prospective Adoptive Parents In New York City
With numerous cultural opportunities and some of America’s best places for family fun, New York City is a wonderful place to raise a child and create a beautiful family. For a virtual tour of our favorite picks for family-friendly activities in New York City, visit our article: “Best Family Activities In New York City.” Below, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite adoption resources for prospective adoptive families in NYC.
Visit The New York Times’ blog, “Relative Choices,” to find unique perspectives from all members of the adoption triad living in New York City.
For a birthmother’s heartfelt, unflinchingly honest, perspective on the adoption process in New York City, check out “Adoption In The City.”
Read “The Single Baby Mama” blog
AFTH Is A Social Services Organization
Adoptions From The Heart is continually working to provide the best services possible to adoptive parents, birth mothers, and adoptees.
Our team continually provides webinars, seminars, presentations, and workshops for prospective parents. Topics frequently include:
- Infant & Child Care
- Prenatal Drug & Alcohol Exposure
- Post Adoption Contact
Our team is even happy to approach your school to provide training on family diversity and how this can be positively addressed in the classroom.
Join Our Family Counselors At One Of Our Adoption Events
Adoptions From The Heart has happily hosted a number of events over the years and each year we add something new! Join us at:
- Find Her Footing 5k: Each year, AFTH raises money for the AFTH Expecting and Birthparent Support Fund. This fund helps women face their unique housing, food, and transportation challenges.
- Share Your Heart Benefit Concert: This four-hour event helps to kick off National Adoption Month and helps to support the Birth Parent Scholarship Fund, which helps birth parents seek a college degree.
- Zumba-thon: Another fundraiser, this fun dance-filled day supports the Expecting and Birth Parent Support Fund. Burn some calories and help raise awareness!
- AFTH Annual Picnic: During our family picnic, adoptive families and birth families reunite to visit. It’s a great way for adoptees and birth parents to meet without feeling incredible pressure.
Check our event calendar for more events!
Areas That Our New York Adoption Agency Serves
Our adoption professionals serve clients throughout the Manhattan area and surrounding areas from our New York office, including individuals in:
- Mineola
- Manhattan
- Queens
- Long Island
- Garden City
- Lake Success
- Elmont
- Rosyln
- Uniondale
- Great Neck
- Elmhurst
- Flushing
- Jamaica
- East New York
- Bushwick
- Jackson Heights
- Astoria
- Harlem
- Bronx
- Upper Manhattan
- and other nearby locations.
Nearby Areas Of Importance For Birth Moms & Adoptive Parents
As adoption professionals, we know there is a tremendous amount of research and work that goes into your decision to adopt. You may be searching for local services that could serve you and your family in the future. Do you know where the best hospitals are in the area? What are the local school districts? We have compiled a list of places that you may find useful as you continue to search for the best resources to serve your family.
Hospitals & Medical Care
- Garden City Medical Center – 520 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
- Nassau University Medical Center – 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554
Local Government Offices
- Nassau County Court House – SO.ENT, 262 Old Country Rd, Garden City, NY 11530
- Social Security Administration – 163 Mineola Blvd, Mineola, NY 11501
Nearby School District Offices
- Mineola Union Free School District – 121 Jackson Ave, Mineola, NY 11501
- New Hyde Park-Garden City Park School District – 1950 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Adoptions From The Heart Staff Suggestions For Local New York Locations To Visit
New York is a city full of life, culture, art and so much more. There is always something going on and whether you have lived in the area all your life or are visiting for a short while you can find something that appeals to you. Our staff has a list of “must-see” places for newbies to the area, and few favorite spots to try if you have already hit those tourist favorites.
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Adoption Agency – Services For Those Living In New York
Connecting Prospective Parents Interested In Child Adoption With Birth Mothers
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Medical Care Provided For Pregnant Mother & Child
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Birth Mothers Become Eligible For Educational Scholarship Program
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Birth Mothers Allowed To Review Adoptive Parents Profile
Non-Profit Organization – Connecting Loving Families With Newborns
Child Adoption Agency Helping Grow Families
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Support Group Available For Waiting Parents
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Home Study Services Available
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Lifetime Support Provided To Adoptees
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Want to Learn More?
1. Contact Us
We know you have questions. Our experienced social workers are standing by to listen to you and inform you about your options. Call, text, submit a form or chat with us 24/7.
2. Talk to a counselor
Our experienced counselors will listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and advise you of your options. We will support you all the way through your decision. Once you have made a decision as to what you want to do with your pregnancy, we will give you assistance with your next step.
3. Stay Supported
Support is key. We know from the thousands of people we have helped that no matter which option you choose, you always need support.
If you choose adoption for your baby
Here are the next steps >>
Pick an adopting family
We have a database of families that have created profiles to show their values, and why they are seeking to adopt a child. You can watch videos, read their bios and decide which family you are most comfortable with and one that fits your goals. We can help you through this process.
Complete your adoption plan
Once you have selected a family, we will help you with the details of the adoption, and how involved you would like to be. We pass no judgment and we are here to support you and achieve your goals.