Friends in Adoption is Proud to celebrate Pride! The month of June commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City, a pivotal event in the early stages of the LGBTQ+ Rights Movement. Pride Month is revered throughout the country and is a wonderful time to honor, cheer and celebrate the many facets of LGBTQ+ experiences. At Friends in Adoption … Read More
Saturday, May 9th, is Birth Mother’s Day. FIA respects and honors all birth mothers.… Read More
Happy Mother’s Day from FIA… Read More
Friends in Adoption has some advice on how to support a pregnant individual by offering them options counseling.… Read More
Video: Our compassionate professionals answer some frequently asked questions as part of our FIA Q&A Series! … Read More
If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering adoption, Friends in Adoption can help you with an adoption plan that is right for you and your baby.… Read More
Selecting an adoption agency to guide you through adopting a child is an important part of your adoption journey. Be sure to research any agency you’re considering, and ask as many questions as you need to in order to feel confident in your ultimate decision. Friends in Adoption is sharing 5 questions we recommend asking adoption agencies you’re thinking about engaging.… Read More
All parents who bring home newborn babies need and deserve lots of support. Taking care of an infant can be daunting, especially for first-time parents who aren’t sure what to expect. When you adopt a newborn through Friends in Adoption (FIA), you’ll have access to caring and knowledge professionals who will walk alongside you throughout the adoption process and who can help to answer questions once you’ve brought your baby home.… Read More
Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate the Festival of Lights! From Friends in Adoption… Read More
To all of our friends, families, and prospective adoptive families who celebrate Christmas, may the magic of the season fill you with hope and peace. From all of us at Friends in Adoption… Read More
To family, friends and everyone in our adoption triad, We wish you joy and hope and peace for the coming year!… Read More
At Friends in Adoption, we are grateful for every day that we get to work with our amazing staff, birth families, adoptive families, and all the people in our supportive circle that help make this agency so special.… Read More
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 believe the availability of post-adoption services promotes positive outcomes and experiences for all those touched by adoption.… Read More
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.… Read More
November is National Adoption Month! We hope you celebrate this unique month by spreading positive messages about adoption! This month and every month, Friends in Adoption is always committed to the compassionate treatment of everyone involved in the adoption process; the adoptive families and pregnant women/couples making an adoption plan, while keeping the central focus on the needs of each child.… Read More
