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By AFTH Marketing|2017-03-08T09:45:54-05:00March 8th, 2017|Adoptions, News & Announcements|
In celebration of Social Work Month, we want to take the time to highlight AFTH social workers, and all that they do for our agency. Our social workers provide much needed support and encouragement to adoptive and birth families every day! Meet one of AFTH’s valuable social workers, Jessica. Q: Why did you choose a [...]
By AFTH Marketing|2017-02-28T10:19:42-05:00March 1st, 2017|Adoptions, News & Announcements|
The adoption process can be a long journey and adopting a child across state lines can extend the time it takes before you can bring your baby home. There are laws and guidelines enacted by the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) that must be followed before a baby can leave his or [...]
By AFTH Marketing|2017-01-04T09:18:00-05:00December 28th, 2016|Adoptions, News & Announcements|
When entering the adoption journey, it is important to familiarize yourself with adoption related terms. Often times, people unknowingly utilize negative or outdated adoption language that could be hurtful or offensive to those who are touched by adoption. Positive adoption vocabulary helps to ensure that adoption is viewed as a wonderful way to build [...]
By AFTH Marketing|2018-10-09T16:49:31-04:00December 21st, 2016|Adoptions, News & Announcements|
Everybody needs a support system, or at the very least someone who can relate to their circumstance or situation. However, often times – people may not have a safety net of family and/or friends they can rely on for judgment free advice. Which is why blogs have become a great resource for those looking for guidance. [...]
By AFTH Marketing|2016-07-14T13:27:21-04:00July 14th, 2016|Adoptions|
Placing children in loving and safe forever families while supporting all members of the adoption triad is not easy. It is reliant on the compassionate dedication of social workers and adoption counselors. The role of a social worker in adoption isn't just based on one thing. They ensure prospective adoptive families are fit to take care of [...]
By Heidi Gonzalez|2016-03-07T12:45:13-05:00March 7th, 2016|Adoptions, For Adoptive Parents|
Every purchase at the corner store is a lesson about basic arithmetic. Every street sign is another word to sound out. At least that's one theory of how parents can help their children develop academic skills. Whether or not you count out every transaction with your child, it's always true that parents are the first teachers for their children. [...]
By AFTH Marketing|2020-05-31T21:24:54-04:00January 26th, 2016|Adoptions, For Adoptive Parents, For Pregnant Women|
This is another topic we learned about in a Human Rights Campaign webinar. The All Children All Families initiative aims to achieve safety, permanency, and well-being by improving practice with LGBTQ youth and families. AFTH is proud to be a supporter of the LGBTQ community and we will be sharing some of the information provided [...]
By Heidi Gonzalez|2015-12-09T12:47:32-05:00January 15th, 2016|Adoptions, For Adoptive Parents|
As in many professions, adoption agencies need to be licensed to provide their services. Agencies are licensed by the state where they operate, usually by a state Department of Health & Human Services. Lots of people who provide adoption-related services, like facilitators and online matching companies, aren't licensed. They don't have to go through a state government's [...]
By Heidi Gonzalez|2015-12-07T10:43:29-05:00October 28th, 2015|Adoptions, For Adoptive Parents|
Once you've decided on a path to adoption, you'll be thrown into a flurry of activity. Preparing for your home study, keeping appointments with your social worker and filling out papers; there's lots to do in the beginning. You might even start to think that the adoption process is going to keep you busy forever. At least [...]
By Heidi Gonzalez|2015-08-27T11:15:41-04:00September 24th, 2015|For Adoptive Parents|
Some families want to adopt more than one child at a time. For prospective adoptive parents, this can be challenging, however. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare for the process. Do You Qualify To Be An Adoptive Parent? You may be excited about becoming a prospective adoptive parent, but adopting multiple waiting children [...]
