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Friends in Adoption
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    • FIA – Homepage
    • Adoption Blog
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Testimonials and Reviews
    • Meet Our Professional Team
    • More
  • Pregnant?
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    • How to Choose an Ethical Adoption Agency
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From Our Adoption Blog Archives:

  • FAQ: I’m pregnant. What’s the next step in adoption? September 25, 2013
  • Congratulations Seth, and Welcome Home! January 8, 2013
  • online study about all types of adoptive families New Study on Adoption, Family Diversity July 1, 2013
  • Friends in Adoption: 1-800-98-ADOPT FIA Get Acquainted Workshop – Review by Jon and Sara April 30, 2012
  • FIA leads the way in education about adoption! November 3, 2016
  • Adoption Quote Adoption Quote Jim Gritter October 1, 2014
  • Lisa and Paul Welcome Home: Rene! November 28, 2012
  • November is National Adoption Awareness Month November is National Adoption Awareness Month! October 25, 2019
  • Friends in Adoption Applauds the Abortion Care Network June 4, 2013
  • Adopted Boy: They are Both my Real Parents! April 10, 2014

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