National Adoption Month is a time to raise awareness and promote the adoption of children in need of loving homes. It's a time to highlight and educate about the diversity and unique needs of adoptees, including those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. According to studies, at least 5 to 10 percent of [...]
Meet Keyur Adhyapak, a resilient father whose journey reminds us of the strength that emerges from life’s toughest decisions. He made the difficult decision to place his son for adoption and is now pursuing a career in mortuary science. Keyur's journey is a testament to the resilience of birth parents. Keyur always knew he wanted [...]
Adoption is a beautiful and life-changing journey for both parents and children involved. Last week, we heard from two adoptees, Christian and Jackie. Their stories shed light on the less-discussed aspects of adoption- the struggles that come with it. While these challenges may not always be in the spotlight, it’s crucial for potential adoptive parents [...]
Adoption is a journey filled with joy, however, with joy comes loss. It's important to recognize that adoption also comes with inherent grief and hardships. No two adoption stories are the same, and each adoptee's experience is unique. At its core, adoption begins with the loss of one's biological family, heritage, and culture, and each [...]
Follow along with Donna Steacker’s domestic adoption story of her two children, Hannah and LJ. Adoption is a beautiful and unique way to build a family, but it often comes with its own set of challenges and heartwarming moments. Our adoption story is a testament to the power of love and the strength of family [...]
Adoption is a complex and deeply personal experience, with each story being unique in its own way. Only 5% of United States adoptions are closed, meaning the adoptee has zero contact with the biological family. I’m Hannah Steacker, and I want to share my experience as an adoptee from a closed adoption, growing up alongside [...]
People often assume that the adoption journey ends once a judge grants the adoptive parents custody of the child. However, contrary to popular belief, adoption can be a lifelong journey. While legally, this may be where the journey “ends,” this is where the emotional journey truly seems to begin. Respecting the feelings of all parties [...]
GivingTuesday is just around the corner; join us in celebrating this beautiful day of giving on November 30, 2021. Learn more about this day and ways to contribute by reading until the end! About GivingTuesday GivingTuesday was founded in 2012 in NYC; It was originally created to encourage people to do good deeds, and today [...]
We had the chance to speak with one of Adoptions From The Heart’s (AFTH) Birth Parent Scholarship recipients, Tiffani. Tiffani is one of two birth mothers who received an award for the Fall 2021 semester. After placing her oldest daughter for adoption, Tiffani struggled to work through difficult emotions. She dealt with grief and [...]
Why Adoption? Caroline became pregnant during a difficult time in her life. She was already caring for her two young children, and then her mother passed away during the pregnancy. It was a time of loss and grief. Caroline remembers feeling lost and uncertain which way to turn. She didn’t have a close relationship with [...]
