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 …
Every Child Deserves A Family
2020 has brought a tsunami in almost every facet of our lives, due to COVID, the sad racial divisions facing our country, and the political upheaval. Regardless of one’s political leanings, it is difficult to quibble with the fact that there, indeed, was this seismic groundswell that brought about a demonstrable change in the landscape of …
Waiting to Adopt During the Holiday Season
We all know that while the holiday season can be one full of joy and celebration, it can also be very stressful. For hopeful and waiting adoptive parents, it’s even more challenging. As a waiting adoptive parent, you’re not only stressed about being matched/placed, but you’re also probably anxious to just begin this new chapter …
The Matching Process – Tips on What to Include
The best way to get matched is obviously having your profile shown as much as possible. However, there are several pieces of content within profiles that Heart of Adoptions, Inc. believes can help make expectant moms’ decisions easier. Today, we’ll be going over what information is most important for waiting families to highlight in your …
Transracial Adoption Resources
When hopeful adoptive parents decide to add to their family, the vast majority of them are ready to do so regardless of the child’s race. They know that adopting a child of a different race is no different than raising a child who shares your ethnic and cultural background. However, while your child’s race may …
In Loving Memory of Mary Vanessa Antonio Wheatley
In Loving Memory of Mary Vanessa Antonio Wheatley …
Glossary of Common Terms/Words Associated with Adoption
As professionals in the field of adoption in Florida, we often throw around terms and acronyms that seem completely foreign to various members of the adoption triad. We thought it may be helpful to break them down and give you a general explanation of some common terms/words/acronyms we use. Adoption Triad or Adoption Triangle:A term …
Adopted Love Celebrated All Month Long
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 …