Heart of Adoptions Spreads Awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month
At Heart of Adoptions, children are at the very heart of what we do which is why spreading awareness during National Child Abuse Prevention Month is integral not just in April, but year-round. Here are some need-to-know FAQs surrounding child abuse to assist in spreading awareness. Q: What is National Child Abuse Prevention Month? A: Since 1983, the United States has named April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in …
National Social Work Month
March is National Social Work Month. For many, this does not have too much meaning or significance. For us at Heart of Adoptions, Inc., this is a HUGE month. Our Social Workers are the ones that create hundreds of loving and permanent families. Our Social Workers work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week …
Celebrating Birth Mothers This Valentine’s Day
While Valentine’s day is typically celebrated only on the 14th of February, here at Heart of Adoptions, we like to treat the whole month as a celebration of love. We celebrate romantic love, familial love, and even puppy love. And of course, we celebrate the love that adoption brings into our lives. The love that is …
Becoming Birth Mom Strong
In January 1989, I quietly entered the lonely world of being a birth mother. I was 18, a college freshman. I was scared and ashamed and heartbroken. I believed then, as I still believe today, that I made the very best, most loving decision I could have made for my daughter. But I was heartbroken. …
Why we don’t say, “Giving my baby up for adoption”
As an adoption agency, we get lots of phone calls from expectant mothers that start out with the phrase, “I’m thinking about giving my baby up for adoption in Florida.” While we certainly understand what they mean, and support them as much as possible in their decision, we prefer to use adoption positive language in …
Giving Baby Up For Adoption During the Holidays
“It’s almost Thanksgiving, and I just found out that I’m pregnant. I’d like to give baby up for adoption, but not sure what to do next. ” An unplanned pregnancy is what it is – unplanned. But what is important right now is that you know that you aren’t alone and that there are people …
A Day in the Life of an Adoption Caseworker
Many days, I am left juggling my various responsibilities – wife, mother, adoption social worker, etc. I wear so many more hats on a daily basis, but I wear these three nonstop and I wear them proudly. Even though these three responsibilities take up all of my time, they are my favorite three hats to …
One Way To Give This November: The St. Frances Fund
It’s no secret that the cost of adoption in Florida, and across the country, can be staggering for many adoptive families. That’s why Heart of Adoptions Alliance, Inc. has partnered with the St. Frances Fund to help assist families with covering adoption-related costs and fees, as well as medical expenses for special-needs adoptions. The reason …
National Adoption Month in Florida
Each November, Heart of Adoptions, Inc. looks forward to celebrating National Adoption Month. This is a time for us to recognize and honor how adoption enhances and enriches the lives of children and families all across the country. It also gives us the opportunity to look forward and discuss the future of Florida adoption, and …
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