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Resources for Birth Fathers

 

If you are looking for a good home for your baby, Friends in Adoption is a compassionate licensed agency.

Are you facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering adoption for your unborn baby? Friends in Adoption can help! We provide counseling, support and only kindness (no pressure!), allowing you to make an informed decision.


Downloads for Pregnant Women and Couples

The following resources for birth parents and/or birth families can be downloaded at your convenience (available as PDF files):
Click to download Pregnant Woman Brochure (PDF) Pregnant Woman Brochure (PDF)
Click to download Medical Release (PDF file) Medical Release (PDF)
Click to download Birth Mother History (PDF) Birth Mother History (PDF)
Click to download Birth Father History (PDF file) Birth Father History (PDF)

 

 

 

These resources can be ordered free of charge by calling FIA at 1-800-982-3678 or by clicking here to request the desired resources via e-mail.

 

BOOKS


When Men Grieve
- by Elizabeth Levang, Ph.D.

Birthfathers and Their Adoption Experiences
- by Gary Clayton.
The author recounts stories of 30 birthfathers in adoption.

Dear Birthfather
- by Randolph W. Severson, P.h. D.
This book will apply to teenage fathers concerned about doing the right thing.

Out of the Shadows: Birthfather's Stories
- by Mary Martin Mason.
Through stories and photos, this book examines the thoughts, feelings and motives of birthfathers.

 

 

ARTICLES


Birthfathers Come of Age
- by Bayard Saunders

Overcoming Myths About Birthfathers
- by Mary Martin Mason

Involving Birthfathers in Open Adoptions
- by Brenda Romanchik

Birth Father Support: 5 Things Birth Mothers Can Do
- by Brenda Romanchik

 

 

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