Adoptions From The Heart

A Detroit woman, who was adopted nearly 50 years ago, was on a mission to find her biological family. She recently discovered her birth mother was still alive in Georgia and that she had five siblings. "I’ve got a huge family now. It’s amazing" https://www.clickondetroit.com//detroit-woman-reunited-wi/ #birthmother #adoptee #adoption #adoptionstories

Adoptees Have the Same Right to Citizenship as Biological Children Among the many cruelties of our immigration system is this: Transnational adoptees, whose stories begin with a rupture from their birth families and home countries, have often found themselves deprived of U.S. citizenship and at risk of deportation. http://ow.ly/ritw50Gn3yh

We have dropped a new adoption blog post for eight different conditions recognized in October! It is important to stay aware for your little one and surrounding community. Check out the link below to learn more! #Adoption #October #Awareness http://ow.ly/pHGy50Gnepc

After Jason Hewlett’s adoptive parents passed away, this Kamloops man reconnected with his birth mother after two months of paperwork with Adoption BC. http://ow.ly/ONQN50GlzVw

Dads teach their children important life skills through the father-child relationship itself, as well as their advice around peer relationships, a 2013 study found. Kids of both genders benefit enormously from engaged dads in other ways as well. How fathers can avoid pitfalls of shifting parenting roles, according to a therapist http://ow.ly/M0kA50Gn3vK

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - Register for our Heart-to-Heart with The Adoption Community before 10/15 and you will get a FREE ticket to one of our amazing raffles. The event will be on November 10th, from 7pm to 8:30pm. Join us to hear from adoptees, birth parents and adoptive parents about their adoption experiences. This is a FREE event, but donations are welcomed. REGISTER TODAY: http://ow.ly/67m750GnhnV

For 50 Years, I Was Denied the Story of My Birth. All adoptees deserve better. http://ow.ly/cSah50GlzRX

What Growing Up In An Open Adoption Has Taught Me - Juliana Whitney answers questions about her experience as an adoptee and discusses how an open adoption allowed her to answer the questions she had while growing up. https://www.americaadopts.com/what-growing-up-in-an-open-a/ #adoptee #adoptionstory #openadoption

Adoption is multifaceted thing that comes with many misconceptions and myths. To help set the facts straight, adoptive parents, birth parents, and adoption professionals all came together for this article. http://ow.ly/TSoi50DhBbr #Adoption #AdoptiveParent #BirthParent #OpenAdoption

The rising popularity for DNA testing and the effects it can have on the adoption triad. Click the link to read: https://adoptionswithlove.org//dna-tests-impacting-adoption

Interested in learning more about the adoption process? Join us for a free Webinar. The webinar is a great way to learn more about Adoptions From The Heart and our Domestic Adoption Program which places infants directly from the hospital. Sign up TODAY: http://ow.ly/zlqR50D7Fsz

Considering Adoption? How to Tell People You Are Choosing Adoption http://ow.ly/xeJz50DeZNf

"I was adopted as a baby, and while at times that reality has been painful, I was extremely fortunate to have been raised by 2 of the kindest people who were simply meant to be parents." Click the link to read this Adoptees story about her family history: https://www.self.com//adoption-health-history-genetic-test

Free workshop for prospective adoptive parents. February 4th at 7pm Click to register -> http://ow.ly/neAG50Dm5DX

On Tuesday's episode of AFTHtv, we spoke with Kristen & Alison, sisters who placed through AFTH as they openly discuss what it was like battling addiction while pregnant. They stress how important the support they received from AFTH and each other was during the process. In case you missed it -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-dHPnC7UuI

After reuniting with her birth mother, she helped her birth mother who was also adopted reunited with her birth family too - https://themadisonrecord.com//bickel-reunites-with-birth-/

Make sure you catch up on AFTHtv episodes! Let us know what you'd like to see next! #Adoption #AFTHtv #AdoptionTriad

Adopting Single? Click here to learn more about the adoption process for people who want to parent on their own. http://ow.ly/6g0V50DeZKV

Guide To Surviving The Home Visit Of Your Home Study Nervous about a social worker visiting your home? Don't be. http://ow.ly/wAKb50D7EBE

Through AFTH’s commitment to serving the adoption triad, the agency realized an even greater need for additional services dedicated to women. http://ow.ly/rztJ50DhB6a #ExpectingMotherServices #BirthParentServices #Adoption #AFTH #BirthParent #PregnancyOptions

Are you facing an Unplanned Pregnancy and want to know about ALL your options? This flyer might help - https://afth.org/pdfs/education/Learn_About_Your_Options.pdf #pregnancyhelp #unplannedpregnancy

Are adoptions still happening in times of COVID? If I'm pregnant, can I still talk to someone about my options? https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=266628558057346

Are you on Instagram? Here are some of our favorite adoptee bloggers and influencers. We'll be sharing more names each week in honor of National Adoption Month.

Lutz Mother Reunites with her Daughter 26 Years After Adoption Separation-- http://ow.ly/EN3u50C6L7T

Support Adoptions From The Heart from the comfort of your own home by attending our virtual gala: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event If you can't make it, you can still help by donating at: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/AFTH35Celebration

Over 7 blogs by ADOPTEES. https://www.afamilyforeverychild.org/best-blogs-by-adoptees/

Historically adoptees were mostly left out of the discussion surrounding adoption. Although it seems absurd to not hear from adoptees firsthand on what their experience was like growing up-that's the way it was. When talking about adoption that means we should honor and listen to ALL members within in the triad. On Fridays AFTH honors the #FlipTheScript movement, started in 2014 by an adoptee named Rosita Gonzalez: https://youtu.be/NTGzZboJCAU

Check out these awesome adoptive parents on Instagram and give them a follow. Check in @ Noon every Friday for more of our recommendations!

Sign up to attend our 35th anniversary gala for free while you still can. http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event Donate at: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/AFTH35Celebration

Have you seen this recent AFTHtv episode? https://youtu.be/mj-QuKeY24w

The Adoptive Parents Committee will be hosting their 40th Adoptive Parent Conference. This conference will offer many workshops and seminar. For more information hear over to their website: http://ow.ly/P4JW50C9w45

From our AFTH Adoption blog- "Transracial Adoption: Beyond books & dolls" https://bit.ly/35Vpl6p

Type in the first one that comes to mind!

"We Are a Transracial Special-Needs Family," a previous blog post written by our very own AFTH NYC Social Worker Consultant Rebekah McGee. https://afth.wordpress.com//we-are-a-transracial-special-/

What's the difference between foster care and private adoption? Well this AFTHtv episode will answer your question: https://youtu.be/Xk6mV3-hv0Q