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Honoring all Fathers

"My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.”  - Jim Valvano

FIA Honors All Fathers this Father's Day

Friends in Adoption honors all fathers – birth, adoptive, and future dads – on this special day. Thank you to all the devoted, caring, loving, supportive, nurturing fathers, whether birth or adoptive. You are special! Friends in Adoption celebrates you!
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  • FIA booth at Albany Pride Friends in Adoption supports diversity at Albany Pride! June 13, 2019
  • Friends in Adoption: 1-800-98-ADOPT Birth certificates and the right to know July 6, 2011
  • Friends in Adoption: 1-800-98-ADOPT Friends in Adoption GAW – Review by Jess and Mark April 27, 2012
  • Adoption Survey – Second Call for Participation September 24, 2013
  • flags-for-june-pride Happy Pride Month! NYC is celebrating 50 years! May 25, 2018
  • Happy Thanksgiving from Friends in Adoption! November 16, 2016
  • Skylar, Welcome Home! November 20, 2012
  • Friends in Adoption: 1-800-98-ADOPT FAQ by Birth Father: Who is responsible financially for the child? September 26, 2013

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