Friends in Adoption Friends in Adoption

Compassionate Adoption Since 1982

  • About & Contact
    • FIA – Homepage
    • Adoption Blog
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Testimonials and Reviews
    • Meet Our Professional Team
    • More
  • Pregnant?
    • Pregnant? Get Info
    • I’m thinking of placing my child for adoption
    • How to Choose an Ethical Adoption Agency
    • Real-Life Stories
  • Waiting Families
    • Read Adoption Profiles of our Awesome Potential Adoptive Families
    • Want to Become an Adoptive Parent? Start here
  • Adoption Resources
    • Adoption Information For Pregnant Women or Pregnant Couples Considering Making an Adoption Plan
    • Adoption Resources for Professionals
    • Post-Adoption Compassionate Care Center
  • News & Events
    • Adoption Blog
    • Adoption Videos
    • Upcoming Workshops
Friends in Adoption
  • About & Contact
    • FIA – Homepage
    • Adoption Blog
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Testimonials and Reviews
    • Meet Our Professional Team
    • More
  • Pregnant?
    • Pregnant? Get Info
    • I’m thinking of placing my child for adoption
    • How to Choose an Ethical Adoption Agency
    • Real-Life Stories
  • Waiting Families
    • Read Adoption Profiles of our Awesome Potential Adoptive Families
    • Want to Become an Adoptive Parent? Start here
  • Adoption Resources
    • Adoption Information For Pregnant Women or Pregnant Couples Considering Making an Adoption Plan
    • Adoption Resources for Professionals
    • Post-Adoption Compassionate Care Center
  • News & Events
    • Adoption Blog
    • Adoption Videos
    • Upcoming Workshops

We are a not-for-profit, licensed adoption agency providing adoption services in the U.S.A.

Are you pregnant and considering making an adoption plan?

Call 1-800-982-3678 anytime or text us at 1-518-350-4581 M–F 8am–4pm EST

Home » Adoption Blog » General Information » From Dawn's Desk » Life is so fragile
Adoption Information|From Dawn's Desk

Life is so fragile

December 14, 2012 - by 2017-FIA-NEW-SITE
"Our thoughts are with the families in Ct. Life is so fragile.  We all need  to take care of one another." - Dawn
Please Share, Thank You!
Previous Post
Next Post

Similar Posts

Friends in Adoption: 1-800-98-ADOPT
Adoption by Aura age 12
November 30, 2011

Adoption By Aura - age 12 - Written in 1992 "To be adopted is special....

 2017-FIA-NEW-SITENovember 30, 2011
FIA P'Town Picnic
Friends In Adoption Provincetown Family Week Gathering! August 2, 2017
August 2, 2017

Friends In Adoption invites you to a picnic at Herring Cove Beach August 2nd, 2017...

 Social Media ALoft TeamAugust 2, 2017
Friends in Adoption: 1-800-98-ADOPT
Huffington Post Family Friday – Submit Your Pics!
October 2, 2012

FIA Families: Send in your Photos for Family Friday The Huffington Post is asking for...

 2017-FIA-NEW-SITEOctober 2, 2012
A New Friend
April 2, 2014

Nan and I recently had the honor of meeting Meg, the Founder and Executive Director...

 2017-FIA-NEW-SITEApril 2, 2014
family week picnic at Herring Cove
Join FIA at Provincetown Family Week! ~2018
July 24, 2018

FIA will be in Provincetown for Family Week ~ July 28, – August 3, 2018....

 Social Media ALoft TeamJuly 24, 2018
2014 AAAA Conference Photos
May 14, 2014

Dawn and Nan recently attended the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys (AAAA) Conference in New...

 2017-FIA-NEW-SITEMay 14, 2014
When is adoption “done right?”
June 10, 2015

When is adoption “done right?” Sometimes it is easier to think about the ways...

 2017-FIA-NEW-SITEJune 10, 2015
Dawn Smith-Pliner, Founder and Director of Friends in Adoption
Gratitude
December 12, 2018

Gratitude - the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return...

 Social Media ALoft TeamDecember 12, 2018

Search FIA’s Website

May 2019 Workshop: How to Adopt a Child with Friends in Adoption

Workshop Highlights:
Hear adoptive parents tell their experience working with FIA | Q&A with birth mothers and/or birth families | Meet FIA staff, social workers & other adoption professionals

Next GAW Info:
Our next GAW will start at: 5 p.m. of Wednesday, May 29, 2019, continuing on Thursday all day, May 30, from 8am-4pm. Location: Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY.

Click here to Register and for more info.

We Are Looking To Adopt!

Jen, Stephanie, & Maya's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Jen, Stephanie, and Maya, from Brooklyn, NY
Colby and Tifanie's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Colby and Tifanie, from Upstate New York
Jorge and Wil's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | www.friendsinadoption.org
Jorge and Wil, from Jersey City, New Jersey
Glendon & Kiera’s Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | www.friendsinadoption.org
Glendon and Kiera, from Maine
Justin, Michael, and Oliver's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | www.friendsinadoption.org
Justin, Michael, and Oliver, from Brooklyn, NY
Brian and Shawn's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | www.friendsinadoption.org
Brian and Shawn, from New York City
Juan and Nick's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Juan and Nick, from Boston
Ron and Kath's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Ron and Kath, from Saratoga County, NY
Dan, Omar, & Charlie's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Dan, Omar, & Charlie, from Michigan
Eric and Eric's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | www.friendsinadoption.org
Eric and Eric, from Clifton Park, New York
Gordon and Jess' Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Gordon and Jess, from Buffalo, New York
Maureen and Ryan's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Maureen and Ryan, from New York’s Capital Region

Congratulations on Your Adoption!

Christine and Jon's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org Neysha and Tommy's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org Trish and Lucy's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org Kara and Carl hope to adopt a child Nathan and Sky's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | www.friendsinadoption.org Andy, Ginny, and Liam's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org Elizabeth and Rachelle's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org Julie, Dan and Raymond's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org Jorge, Tricia, and Maddie's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org Matt, Jenny and Madelyn's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org Nicki, Wendi and Benjamin's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org Shawn and Mitch's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Friends in Adoption is a recognized Leader in supporting and serving LGBT Families. Presented by HRC's 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

Recent Posts

  • Adoption is another word for love Happy Valentine’s Day from Friends in Adoption! February 10, 2019
  • photo of Jessica, Jason, Lucas and Dawn at a recent GAW All About Friends in Adoption’s Get Acquainted Workshop February 9, 2019
  • Benjamin and Zachary, FIA alumni Seems like just yesterday ~ by: Lisa, Tina, Ben, & Zach January 4, 2019
  • Dawn & Joel and their peace sign Adoption is an Odyssey, by Corvette H. December 13, 2018

From Our Blog Archives:

Please note: FIA Blog posts contain information that is current as of the date published, and are not edited after the posting date. Because some adoption information may change over time, be advised that the accuracy of the information may be date-sensitive.

Recent Posts

  • pregnancy options FAQ: Am I too far along to make an adoption plan? What if my baby has already been born? October 8, 2013
  • Friends in Adoption: 1-800-98-ADOPT Life is so fragile December 14, 2012
  • Lily is Welcomed Home! November 21, 2012
  • Isabella and Abigail FIA Family Album: Isabella and Abigail November 20, 2012
  • June is LGBTQ Pride Month — Visit FIA at Upcoming Pride Events! June 5, 2016

Categories

Popular Topics

adoptee rights adopting a child adoption adoption agency adoption by gay parents adoption costs adoption events adoption finalization day adoption news adoption process adoption quotes adoption records adoption reunions adoption rights adoption seminars adoption services adoptions laws adoption tax credit adoptive parenting adoptive parents awaiting families birth father birth mother birthmother rights birthmothers are heroes birth parents Dawn Smith-Pliner faq FIA alumni Friends in Adoption Friends in Adoption Reviews from dawn's desk gay adoption human rights if you are pregnant and considering adoption National Adoption Awareness Month open adoption review by birth mother reviews same-sex marriage save the adoption tax credit tax credit testimonial welcome home workshops about adoption

Please Follow FIA on Social Media:

Search Our Website

Who We Are

[ Read More ]

E-mail FIA

E-mail Friends in Adoption

Reviews & Testimonials

Click to read Reviews and Testimonials about FIA
Friends in Adoption is a recognized Leader in supporting and serving LGBT Families. Presented by HRC's 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

FIA Provides Adoption Services Throughout the United States

Main Vermont Office:

212 Main Street Poultney VT 05764

1-800-982-3678

Main New York Office*:

125 High Rock Ave, Ste 103 Saratoga Springs NY 12866

1-800-844-3630

Glens Falls Office*:

333 Glen Street, Suite 200C Glens Falls NY 12801

1-800-844-3630

New York City Office*:

19 W 34th St – Penthouse floor New York NY 10001

1-800-844-3630

*By appointment. All correspondence should be mailed to Poultney, VT office

Donations and Tributes

FIA is a non-profit organization. Click Here to Give to Friends in Adoption. All contributions are tax-deductible.
FIA is doing more now than ever before to create and care for families created through Compassionate Adoption.

Adoption Newsletters

Download the latest edition of Connections, our FIA Adoption Newsletter, or navigate through our library of past editions. Learn More
Download the latest edition of Connections

From Our Adoption Blog Archives:

  • She’s My Girl, Just As If She Were Born To Us February 12, 2013
  • Dawn Smith-Pliner, founder of the nontraditional adoption agency Friends in Adoption, poses next to her office in Middletown Springs last week. Photo by Cassandra Hotaling Vermont adoption agencies pass love parent to parent November 28, 2010
  • Welcome Home, Austin! December 17, 2012
  • Friends in Adoption: 1-800-98-ADOPT Rhode Island Opens Adoption Records for First Time July 18, 2012
  • Friends in Adoption: 1-800-98-ADOPT New Law Allows Requests for Birth Records March 23, 2012
  • ATC Storm - take action! Help FIA Advocate for a Permanent & Refundable Adoption Tax Credit November 3, 2015
  • Road to Success – an Adoption Story January 16, 2013
  • FIA is a leader in supporting and serving LGBT families Press Release: “FIA receives HRC’s All Children – All Families Seal of Recognition” February 6, 2014
  • Adoption Poem: The Gift of Life July 27, 2013
  • From Hollywood to Downton Abbey… Adoption on the Screen March 5, 2014

Vermont Counties:

Addison County, Bennington County, Caledonia County, Chittenden County, Essex County, Franklin County, Grand Isle County, Lamoille County, Orange County, Orleans County, Rutland County, Washington County, Windham County, Windsor County

New York Counties:

Albany County, Allegany County, Bronx County, Broome County, Cattaraugus County, Cayuga County, Chautauqua County, Chemung County, Chenango County, Clinton County, Columbia County, Cortland County, Delaware County, Dutchess County, Erie County, Essex County, Franklin County, Fulton County, Genesee County, Greene County, Hamilton County, Herkimer County, Jefferson County, Kings County, Lewis County, Livingston County, Madison County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Nassau County, New York County, Niagara County, Oneida County, Onondaga County, Ontario County, Orange County, Orleans County, Oswego County, Otsego County, Putnam County, Queens County, Rensselaer County, Richmond County, Rockland County, St. Lawrence County, Saratoga County, Schenectady County, Schoharie County, Schuyler County, Seneca County, Steuben County, Suffolk County, Sullivan County, Tioga County, Tompkins County, Ulster County, Warren County, Washington County, Wayne County, Westchester County, Wyoming County, Yates County

New York Regions:

Downstate New York: New York City, Long Island, Hudson Valley
Upstate New York: Hudson Valley (Middle and Upper) Capital District North Country Southern Tier Mohawk Valley Central New York Finger Lakes Western New York
This website is VERIFIED AND SECURE. Click to verify SSL security.

© 2019 Friends in Adoption