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
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
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
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
Children’s Books about Adoption Friends in Adoption is frequently asked about adoption book recommendations for children. We are happy to share a partial list of some of our favorites with you! Please consider shopping for books at AmazonSmile.com via this LINK, and a portion of your purchase will be donated back to Friends in Adoption!… Read More
Newborn Adoption Terminology Whether you are a prospective biological parent, prospective adoptive parent exploring adoption, or an adoption professional, there are many adoption related terms with which to be familiar. We have included below some definitions, as well as some “positive” adoption language. It is important to all the members of the adoption triad to… Read More
Adoption Portrayed on TV and in the Movies For as long as it took adoption to change over the past hundred years, it has taken popular media even longer to catch on to accurate depictions of adoption in film and television. Until the television show Modern Family came out with Cam and Mitchell adopting internationally and then… Read More