View Adoption Profiles of Families Looking to Adopt:
Watch Inspiring Adoption Videos:
An FIA Q&A Series: Short 1
An FIA Q&A Series: Short 2
Collin's Adoption Story
Darcy's Adoption Story
Lisa and Jessica
Latest FIA News & Events:
Learn How to Adopt a Child at FIA’s GAW – Get Acquainted Workshop – December 12 and 13, 2019
Join Friends in Adoption (FIA) for the next Get Acquainted Workshop — beginning on Thursday evening, December 12th, 2019 and continuing Friday all day (8am-4pm), December 13th, 2019. Location to be announced. Register now and join us to learn about adoption!… <a class="kt-excerpt-readmore" href="https://www.friendsinadoption.org/calendar-of-events/learn-how-adopt-child-adoption-workshop/" aria-label="Learn How to Adopt a Child at FIA’s GAW – Get Acquainted Workshop –... Read More
Friends in Adoption offers Lifelong Connections!
Friends in Adoption offers Lifelong Connections! November is National Adoption Month, and before it comes to a close, it's important to us to remind our alumni and prospective adoptive parents of the full range of services provided by Friends in Adoption. In particular, we want to emphasize our commitment to providing our alumni families with lifelong support, because we... Read More
Colby, Tifanie, and baby Harper share their story of adoption!
"If our story helps one family make the leap and choose to start their adoption journey with Friends in Adoption, then that is a wonderful thing!" —Colby & Tifanie - FIA alumni… Read More
Spectrum News converses with Friends in Adoption!
Spectrum News converses with Friends in Adoption! Matt Hunter, reporter with Spectrum News, spent an afternoon interviewing FIA alumni Colby and Tifanie and Ron and Katharine, about their experiences with being new parents. Matt also spoke with Patty Smith, FIA's Case Manager and Community Outreach Provider working out of Glenville, Schenectady County, NY.… <a class="kt-excerpt-readmore" href="https://www.friendsinadoption.org/adoption-in-the-media/videos-about-adoption/spectrum-news-fia/" aria-label="Spectrum News converses... 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:
This website contains relevant information to your specific needs regarding adoption.
Please navigate through the topics below to go to a page that best suits your needs:
- I am pregnant and considering adoption for my unborn child
- We are an expectant couple considering adoption for our unborn child
- I am a parent thinking about placing my already-born child for adoption
- I am looking to become an adoptive parent and building my family through adoption
- I am a professional working with someone interested in adoption
- I am looking for information related to post-adoption issues
- I just want to research the contents of your website
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Contact FIA 24/7
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.
One of the questions that we often hear from women facing an unplanned pregnancy is “how do I give my baby up for adoption?” When an expectant mother is considering adoption for her baby, it is much more than just how to “give baby up for adoption“. It means making an adoption plan for her child, and it means a lot of courage and incredible sacrifice on her part. By reading and selecting approved adoptive family profiles, expectant parents are able to review potential adoptive parents who are ready, willing and able to adopt a child. By selecting a family, the pregnant woman/couple is in control of who will adopt the baby. She is not “giving up her baby”, she is choosing a life she dreams for her baby.
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
FIA History
How to Reach Us
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, 8am – 4pm 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!
