AFTH Recommended Adoptive Parent Bloggers

Parenting is is one of the best if not the best job on the planet. Here is the thing about parenting though, it is not the kind of job that comes with an employee handbook. You know what else does not come with a handbook? Adoption! Adoptive parents find themselves navigating through their own unique challenges [...]

My Experience at a Birth Parent Support Group

Attending a birth parent support group allowed me to see a side that is often overlooked. The birth parent's perspective. Although I will never understand what it's like to place a child, I can appreciate their stories and I was inspired by them.

5 Questions to ask yourself before deciding to adopt

Adopting a child is a wonderful, life-changing experience. However, before committing to the process there are a several things you should think about to ensure you are prepared. Here are 5 important questions you should ask yourself before deciding to adopt: Why do I want to adopt? Those who decide to pursue adoption, do so [...]

A Truly Sweet Donation from Nothing Bundt Cakes

Adoptions From The Heart Receives Donation from Wynnewood's New Bakery On July 25, 2018 the new bakery on the block Nothing Bundt Cakes presented Adoptions From The Heart with a check of over $400. Nothing Bundt Cakes generously donated 20% of their sales from their July 13, 2018 grand opening. This bakery first opened in [...]

The Latest Addition to the Adoptions From The Heart Family

Meet Meagan, AFTH's new Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator "By nature, I am a very family oriented person, and I love children. Everyone always told me that I would end up in a position working with families and children. When I heard about this job opening for Adoptions From The Heart, I hate to sound silly but I [...]

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 [...]