Happy Passover from Friends in Adoption!
For all who celebrate Passover, we hope you may take comfort and find strength in your loved ones near and far.… Read More
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Don’t Adopt Without Asking Your Adoption Agency These 5 Questions
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
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During a “shelter in place” order, Friends in Adoption is Here For You
We are running just the same as always. Working remotely is one of our biggest strengths, and persevering through the coronavirus pandemic highlights our ability to offer resources and services at any time, and to any place in the United States.… Read More
A Master Class on Adoption
If you are considering adopting a child and would like to know more about what goes on in the Friends in Adoption Get Acquainted Workshops, then this video is for you. Check it out. For more info about our Master Class on Adoption, visit http://friendsinadoption.org/gaw.… Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Adopting a Newborn
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
Daddy Squared interviews Friends in Adoption
Friends in Adoption was interviewed by Daddy Squared, a gay parenting podcast. The episode focused on providing adoption information to a couple in the initial steps of starting the adoption process. They interviewed FIA about the many aspects of the adoption process — including the financial expectations of an adoption process and the rights of pregnant individuals considering making an adoption plan, and many other interesting questions revolving around adoption by same-sex couples.… Read More
What Capital Region Providers Want to Know About Adoption
Providers want to know they’re referring patients to trustworthy resources. Friends in Adoption (FIA) is the first choice of many reproductive health centers and other provider organizations when referring to an adoption agency because of FIA’s reputation as compassionate, knowledgeable adoption professionals.… Read More
Recent Change to New York State’s Adoption Laws Explained
In early 2020, a NY State law took effect. This new law allows individuals who were adopted to obtain their birth certificate when they turn 18-years-old. The law represents a significant shift in New York State policy, overturning 84 years of sealing birth certificates of children who were adopted.… Read More
Friends in Adoption honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr!
Friends in Adoption recognizes the important work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and honors this day with well wishes for peace and harmony worldwide.… Read More
Joyous Hanukkah from Friends in Adoption!
Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate the Festival of Lights! From Friends in Adoption… Read More
Fave Things To Do Today (An FIA Q&A Series)
“What’s your children’s favorite things to do today?” Hear the responses from some of our Friends in Adoption families who adopted a child with us! #adoptionvideos… Read More
How did you feel when you first saw your child? (An FIA Q&A Series)
“How did you feel when you first saw your children?” Here’s the answers of 3 families who adopted a child with Friends in Adoption. #adoptionvideos… Read More
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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 believe the availability of post-adoption services promotes positive outcomes and experiences for all those touched by adoption.… Read More
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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
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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.… Read More