Friends in Adoption Welcomes All Families


And Our Next GAW Dates Are...
		Friday, May 18, 2012 Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Location: Middletown Springs, VT View Workshop Agenda Availability: Good news! We have a few slots available for the May 18th Workshop! click to register
Future Workshops:
		August 17, 2012
		November 30, 2012

Begin Your Adoption Process With Our "Get Acquainted Workshop" (GAW)

"Is FIA right for me?" — Before you make a decision about whether FIA is right for you, we feel it’s important for you to understand who we are, how we work, what we expect from clients and how we view the adoption process. There’s so much to tell, and we think there’s no better atmosphere in which to accomplish this than here in Vermont.

So we ask you to start our journey together at the FIA Get Acquainted Workshop (GAW). The workshop will give you a chance to meet our staff, ask questions and relax in a casual, rural setting while exploring the adoption options offered by FIA.

Attendance at a Get Acquainted Workshop is mandatory for all clients. It is a wonderful educational opportunity which does not obligate you to work with Friends in Adoption. The cost of the workshop is $695 per couple. This fee covers all meetings and lunch. Workshops fill up quickly and are booked on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Complete the Secure Registration Form — you may choose to register online or to print the form and mail it to FIA.

Pick your date carefully: FIA has a no refund policy. Your payment can only be applied to the workshop you register for.

Workshop Highlights:

Hear adoptive parents tell their experience working with FIA

Q&A with birth mothers and/or birth families

Meet FIA staff, social workers & other adoption professionals

Additional Information About the GAW:

Worskhop Agenda

The GAW is a full day workshop, usually on a Friday. View Agenda.

Registration Info

Registration is required. Get Registration Form.

Questions?

Friends In Adoption's friendly staff is here to answer any questions that you may have. Ask FIA.

What folks have to say about our Get Acquainted Workshop:

From Jess & Mark:

“We had a WONDERFUL time during our Get Acquainted Workshop. When our friends and family asked what it was that made our agency so much better than all the others we met with, we explained that although the presentation was knowledgeable and clear about the logistics of adoption and it’s processes, the emphasis was on the human and family aspect (....)

From A. & K.:

“We were so impressed! I would say that one of the things that stood out to me is the unique approach that FIA takes. I think the mandatory GAW and many of the principles that FIA adheres to proves that it is an organization that really puts the kids first — and to me, anyone who is looking to make an adoption plan or to become adoptive parents should put the kids first (....)

From Jon & Sara:

The Get Acquainted workshop was so helpful for Sara and me. We went in knowing that we wanted to adopt, but would have held off if there were any "red flags" that we heard. We fully understand that adoption is a major commitment and didn't want to have any reservations about it. This workshop erased any reservation/myths about adoption that we had or (....).

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