We Look at Adoption as a Very Sacred Exchange
“We look at adoption as a very sacred exchange. It was not done lightly on either side. I would dedicate my life to this child.” – Jamie Lee Curtis, Adoptive mother
Adopted Boy: They are Both my Real Parents!
“One day while I was hanging out with one of my friends the topic of our parents came up. My friend always knew that I was adopted through open adoption… Then he asked me, between my adoptive parents and my birthparents which did I feel were my “REAL” parents? … “… Read More
Language in Adoption: What’s in a name?
Language in Adoption: What’s in a name? by Dawn Smith Pliner, Founding Director, Friends in Adoption Birthmom? First mom? Natural mom? Does that make me an Adoptive mom? A Second mom? Or an Unnatural mom? Language is powerful — it can be helpful and it can be hurtful. Many years ago I called a pregnant woman who was considering adoption a birthmom. She was livid. I was quickly put into my place as she tersely informed me that until she arrived upon … Read More
A New Friend
Nan and I recently had the honor of meeting Meg, the Founder and Executive Director of Plants for Patients. I knew our organizations were soul mates when I read from their website this paragraph: “Plants for Patients is an idea; it’s a framework for doing good work in our communities. The program identifies as neither pro-choice nor anti-abortion, but exists in the space between, a space we call pro-compassion. This framework allows us to warmly welcome people of differing views, beliefs and opinions to support women in need.” … Read More
Can I still Adopt if I have an Illness?
Friends in Adoption (FIA) founding director Dawn Smith Pliner recently wrote this post for the American Fertility Association (AFA) Blog on the topic of whether or not illness will stop prospective adoptive parents from adopting, in light of recent events on the popular television program, The Little Couple.… Read More
Susan Ito – Adopted Child – Adoption Quote
“There is no doubt in my mind that being adopted affects parenting in a profound way. But how it manifests itself is an idiosyncratic as each parent, as unique as each child…”… Read More
Adoption Quote – Amanda Bearse
“If a child is born and raised in a home that is loving and nurturing, where there is complete truth about who we are, you can’t give a child any greater place from which to fly.”
– Amanda Bearse, adoptive parent… Read More
Holiday Wishes from the FIA Staff!
From all of us at Friends in Adoption
Gentle arms around our families – birth and adoptive
Extra hugs to our children
Peace and Kindness to All
Joyful Holiday and New Year
– The Friends in Adoption Staff
Poem – Legacy of an Adopted Child
Adopted Children Are Product Of Two Different Kinds Of Love By Abigail Van Buren | Dear Abby – Wed, Mar 6, 2013 DEAR ABBY: While cleaning out my attic yesterday, I found a letter that my daughter wrote to you a few years ago when she was 13. She was responding to a poem that had appeared in your column, “Legacy of an Adopted Child.” She was going through a very trying time and was being bullied because she was adopted and … Read More
Consider a Donation to Friends in Adoption
As you plan for your year-end contributions, please consider donating to Friends in Adoption (FIA) to help us continue our lifelong work supporting the family of adoption, and for continuing to serve as a community resource for adoption advocacy and education. Your generous financial support, along with your voices, greatly help advance this important work and are appreciated! FIA is a not-for-profit agency. We rely in part on the generous gifts of our alumni, supporters, and friends. All contributions are tax-deductible. FIA is doing more now than ever before to create and care for families created through Compassionate Adoption. Thank you, in advance, for your generosity!… Read More
Family Circus Adoption Cartoon
One of our favorite cartoons, found on the internet. It has such a simple, yet beautiful message.
Adoption Poem: The Gift of Life
The Gift of Life I didn’t give you the gift of life, But in my heart I know. The love I feel is deep and real, As if it had been so. For us to have each other Is like a dream come true! No, I didn’t give you The gift of life, Life gave me the gift of you. — Unknown
US Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA
DOMA Ruled as Unconstitutional In a 5-4 ruling today, the Supreme Court ruled the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) to be unconstitutional, on the grounds that it discriminates against gay people who are in a lawful same sex marriage. This ruling allows married gay and lesbian couples to have the same legal right as heterosexual married couples. Same sex couples who are legally married are now entitled to file joint federal tax returns, social security survivors benefits, among other, giving them … Read More
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Letter from FIA Alumni
We recently received this letter from a past FIA alumni family and wanted to share (with permission). Hi Dawn, Our son Zachary graduates from high school this week. His birth mom is coming out for it and we are all excited. Thanks for helping us in 1994. We love our son and are so proud of his accomplishments. I’ve attached a copy of the ad we placed in the yearbook. We love FIA! Leslie and Jim If you are an … Read More
Friends in Adoption at Pride Palooza
Friends in Adoption case manager Nan Pasquarello was at the Pride Palooza this past Saturday, June 8 in Binghamton, NY. Were you there? Did you say Hi to Nan? This was a fun filled kid-friendly event that featured music, food, and community resources for the LGBTQ communities and allies.