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Latest FIA News & Events:
Learn How to Adopt a Child at FIA’s GAW – Get Acquainted Workshop – January 9 and 10, 2019 in Saratoga Springs, NY
Friends in Adoption (FIA) will be in Saratoga Springs, New York for the next Get Acquainted Workshop — beginning on Wednesday evening, January 9th, 2019 and continuing Thursday all day (8am-4pm), January 10th, 2019. Register now and join us to learn about adoption!… Read More
The Significance of OPTIONS
The Significance of OPTIONS. ~ For those considering making an adoption plan, placing a child for adoption. - A blog post By Deirdre Graham, Community Outreach and Development Manager at Friends in Adoption.… Read More
All About Friends in Adoption’s Get Acquainted Workshop
The Get Acquainted Workshop (GAW) is an in-depth educational opportunity for folks interested learning more about becoming adoptive parents. It’s a chance to learn all about the adoption process firsthand with our agency and to ask all of your adoption questions. The GAW is required for all prospective adoptive families who wish to work with Friends in Adoption, and is often the beginning of the relationship between our agency... Read More
Why Choose Friends in Adoption?
Prospective Adoptive Families: Why Choose Friends in Adoption? By Kate Kaufman Burns, MSW, LCSW, reposted from FIA newsletter, Introduction by Deirdre Graham, Community Outreach Manager. … Read More
If you are facing a pregnancy decision, you need information, not judgment. You may be considering parenting or abortion along with adoption. Regardless of what you decide, YOU will be treated with kindness and respect. FIA is pro-choice and will support you while you consider your options.
Friends in Adoption is a full-service agency that places infants and children in caring adoptive homes. To adoptive parents, FIA offers support & resources, home study & post-placement services, counseling & introductions to expectant parents who are considering placing a child for adoption.Adoption Services and Information:
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1-800-98-ADOPT - The staff at Friends in Adoption (FIA) cares. You can reach us as a resource and we are here to listen and provide information. Call 1-800-982-3678 or e-mail us.
Pregnancy Options
If you are pregnant and considering adoption as one of your options, Friends in Adoption can help you learn about adoption if that feels right for you and your child.
Post-Adoption Services
Adoption does not end with the birth and placement of an infant or child. It is a lifelong process based on trust, honesty and mutual responsibility — placing the needs of each child as central. FIA's Compassionate Care Center provides ongoing post-adoption support for birth and adoptive families.
All Children - All Families
Friends in Adoption is a recognized Leader in supporting and serving LGBT Families. Presented by HRC's All Children - All Families.
Adoption is not giving up on a child. It's a selfless act of love for the child.
If you plan to leave your child at a Safe Haven location, please consider first calling Friends in Adoption to hear about all of your options, so you can make an informed decision. Adoption is about finding forever families for children!
FIA's Frequently Visited Pages:
Open Adoption
How Does Open Adoption Work?FIA History
A brief history of Friends in AdoptionHow to Reach Us
Visit our Forms Central
Are you pregnant and considering making an adoption plan?
Call 1-800-982-3678 anytime (toll free, 24/7) or Text 518-350-4581 (available M-F, 9 am-5 pm EST.)
Staff Members
Friends in Adoption has a kind, caring staff that will guide you through all you need to know about the adoption process, so you can make an informed decision.
Click to read all FIA's waiting adoptive families' adoption portfolios
We have a wonderfully diverse group of families that are eagerly looking to adopt a child!
