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From Our Adoption Blog Archives:

  • Friends in Adoption | 1-800-982-3678 | https://friendsinadoption.org The Adoption Process from the Expectant Mother’s Perspective September 15, 2016
  • Welcome Home, Lucas! November 30, 2012
  • Friends in Adoption | 1-800-982-3678 | https://friendsinadoption.org Five Reasons Why We Chose Open Adoption May 27, 2014
  • Welcome home, Serena! March 2, 2013
  • Merry Christmas! December 24, 2015
  • Happy Mother’s Day! May 10, 2019
  • Jennifer and Darrin Welcome Sabrina Home! March 6, 2013
  • FAQ: What is open adoption and are all adoptions with FIA open? October 16, 2013
  • Happy Chanukah! December 18, 2014
  • From One Adoptive Mom to Another January 18, 2013

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