Note: This video was recorded on January 2020, a few weeks before the global pandemic affected the United States. If you are considering adopting a child and would like to know more about what goes on in the Friends in Adoption Get Acquainted Workshops, then this video is for you. Check it out. For more info… Read More
In honor of National Adoption Awareness Month, Friends in Adoption is sharing adoption stories during the month of November, with the goal of informing and educating the general public in order to make a difference for those in the adoption triad. Adoption is something to be celebrated, an act of love, and a very special… Read More
Is adoption the right path for you? Once you begin to consider adoption, how can you be sure that you’re ready? It’s not a decision to make lightly, and will not only change the life of a child, but it’s sure to change your own life in a very big way. Here is some food… Read More
Our compassionate professionals answer some frequently asked questions as part of our Friends in Adoption Q&A Series! Olivia: It doesn’t matter what age you are. The only thing you’re going to have to do is pass a home study. Patty: All of our families need to have a home study and clearances that are run: FBI clearances,… Read More
Selecting an adoption agency to guide you through adopting a child is an important part of your adoption journey. Be sure to research any agency you’re considering, and ask as many questions as you need to in order to feel confident in your ultimate decision. We’re sharing 5 questions we recommend asking adoption agencies you’re… Read More
Recently, Friends in Adoption was interviewed by Daddy Squared, an all-about gay parenting podcast hosted by Alex Maghen and Yan Dekel. The episode focused on providing adoption information to their guest cohosts, Stephen Horn and Spencer Barnes, who are a couple in the initial steps of starting the adoption process. Alex, Yan, Spencer, and Stephen interviewed Friends in… Read More
“What’s your children’s favorite things to do today?” Hear the responses from some of our Friends in Adoption families who adopted a child with us! So what is your favorite thing to do with them today? Kath: Oh, he loves our dog. Like, that’s just all he wants to do, is see where Ochi is…. Read More
Matt Hunter, of Spectrum News spent time with Friends in Adoption to help spread the word about National Adoption Awareness. Matt Hunter, reporter with Spectrum News, spent an afternoon interviewing Friends in Adoption alumni Colby and Tifanie and Ron and Katharine, about their experiences with being new parents. Matt also spoke with Patty Smith, Friends in Adoption’s… Read More
Friends in Adoption provides support services to pregnant individuals/expectant couples. November is National Adoption Month and, as we do every month, we honor all of those that are part of the adoption triad: the biological family, the adoptive family and the child. It is a time to reflect on adoption and the myriad of reasons… Read More
The words resilience and adoption go hand in hand. Each person in the adoption triad: birth parent, adoptive parent, and child, need resilience because adoption by its nature involves the experience of profound loss. Resilience also allows people to experience healing and profound peace, joy and love. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), “resilience is the process of adapting… Read More