Five Tips for LGBTQ Couples Looking to Adopt

Throughout the years  Adoptions From The Heart has been a proud supporter of the LGBTQ community. Sexual orientation does not hinder a parent when it comes to loving and providing for a child. Newsweek recently published an article citing the National Center for Health Statistics research on the overall effects of children raised by homosexual parents. The research [...]

5 Things To Do To Jump-Start Your Adoption Journey

  A new year is here - and maybe you are finally ready to make good on the goals you have set out to achieve in the past. If adopting a child is one of those goals, then there’s no better time to start the adoption process than right NOW. When choosing to adopt, there [...]

AFTH Family: Jennifer, Rob and Genevieve’s Adoption Story

From infertility to creating their forever family When Jennifer and Robert got married, they knew right away that they wanted to start a family. However, they quickly learned that conceiving a child would not be an option for them. After struggling with infertility – Jennifer and Rob decided it was time to begin considering other [...]

Intern Adoption Interview!

One of our Wynnewood, PA marketing interns recently got the chance to interview one of our Connecticut interns about her own adoption! Hearing an adoption story firsthand is always interesting because each one is so unique!   Katie: Did you always know you were adopted? If so, did that make you feel any different growing [...]

Get To Know Adoptions From The Heart’s New Interns

  Every semester, AFTH allows two students from local universities to join our marketing team – to get first-hand experience on what it takes to build beautiful families through adoption. This semester we have Casey, a junior and Maggie, a senior – both are motivated and determined to learn all they can about the adoption [...]

5 Adoption Misconceptions

  Adoption is a subject that can be associated with negative stereotypes and misconceptions. Too often the public’s idea of adoption is linked to horror stories, uncertainty and inaccurate information, causing many families to stray away from building and growing their family through adoption. Below are five misconceptions/myths that we debunked for you: Adoption should [...]

HOME STUDY: DO’S and DON’TS

An essential step in the adoption process is completing a home study. A home study is an evaluation and overview of prospective adoptive parents’ personal life and background – which will allow the agency to determine if the adoptive parents are able to provide a stable and safe environment for the child. An adoption professional [...]

Positive Adoption Terminology

  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 [...]

Favorite Adoption Blogs of 2016

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. [...]