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Friends in Adoption
  • About & Contact
    • FIA – Homepage
    • Adoption Blog
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Testimonials and Reviews
    • Meet Our Professional Team
    • More
  • Pregnant?
    • Pregnant? Get Info
    • I’m thinking of placing my child for adoption
    • How to Choose an Ethical Adoption Agency
    • Real-Life Stories
  • Waiting Families
    • Read Adoption Profiles of our Awesome Potential Adoptive Families
    • Want to Become an Adoptive Parent? Start here
  • Adoption Resources
    • Adoption Information For Pregnant Women or Pregnant Couples Considering Making an Adoption Plan
    • Adoption Resources for Professionals
    • Post-Adoption Compassionate Care Center
  • News & Events
    • Adoption Blog
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    • Upcoming Workshops

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Coming Sept 25–26, 2019

In-Depth Workshop: How to Adopt a Child with Friends in Adoption

Workshop Highlights:
Hear adoptive parents tell their experience working with FIA | Q&A with birth mothers and/or birth families | Meet FIA staff, social workers & other adoption professionals

Next GAW Info:
Our next GAW will start at: 5 p.m. of Wednesday, September 25, 2019, continuing on Thursday all day, Sept 26, from 8am-4pm. Location: To Be Announced.

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FIA has been recognized in Celebrating Everyday Change-Makers in Child Welfare — partnered with the HRC Foundation’s All Children - All Families (ACAF) project to improve the services they provide to the LGBTQ community, including prospective foster and adoptive parents.
Friends in Adoption is a recognized Leader in supporting and serving LGBT Families. Presented by HRC's All Children - All Families

Recent Posts

  • Friends in Adoption is a Fully Inclusive Adoption Agency Friends in Adoption Recognized by HRC Foundation for LGBTQ Inclusion Efforts June 26, 2019
  • FIA booth at Albany Pride Friends in Adoption supports diversity at Albany Pride! June 13, 2019
  • Happy Father's Day from Friends in Adoption! ~ www.friendsinadoption.org Happy Father’s Day from Friends in Adoption! June 6, 2019
  • Learn How to Adopt a Child at FIA’s GAW – Get Acquainted Workshop – September 25 and 26, 2019 -Tarrytown, NY (Westchester County) May 30, 2019

From Our Blog Archives:

Please note: FIA Blog posts contain information that is current as of the date published, and are not edited after the posting date. Because some adoption information may change over time, be advised that the accuracy of the information may be date-sensitive.

Recent Posts

  • Kayla with her family. From left to right, Sarah, Bob, Ava, Kayla, and Lanie. Kayla’s Story: A Voice of Adoption in Celebration of National Adoption Month November 5, 2014
  • Chris and JoAnna are happy to Welcome Home: Evan! November 25, 2012
  • pregnancy options FAQ: How do I give my baby up for adoption? February 6, 2014
  • CLOSURE – A Documentary About an Adoptee’s Quest to Find her Birth Mother May 30, 2013
  • Friends in Adoption: 1-800-98-ADOPT Lisa and Jessica, Friends in Adoption November 15, 2011

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FIA has been recognized in Celebrating Everyday Change-Makers in Child Welfare — partnered with the HRC Foundation’s All Children - All Families (ACAF) project to improve the services they provide to the LGBTQ community, including prospective foster and adoptive parents.
Friends in Adoption is a recognized Leader in supporting and serving LGBT Families. Presented by HRC's All Children - All Families

FIA Provides Adoption Services Throughout the United States

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212 Main Street Poultney VT 05764

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Main New York Office*:

125 High Rock Ave, Ste 103 Saratoga Springs NY 12866

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From Our Adoption Blog Archives:

  • FIA booth at Albany Pride Friends in Adoption supports diversity at Albany Pride! June 13, 2019
  • Friends in Adoption: 1-800-98-ADOPT Adult Adoptees May Request Copies of Original Birth Certificates Beginning July 2012 September 1, 2011
  • Testimonial from Laurie, Rob & Angelina September 27, 2013
  • CLOSURE – A Documentary About an Adoptee’s Quest to Find her Birth Mother May 30, 2013
  • Friends in Adoption: 1-800-98-ADOPT The Life Changing Decisions in Adoption September 14, 2011
  • Susan Ito – Adopted Child – Adoption Quote March 31, 2014
  • Friends in Adoption: 1-800-98-ADOPT Dancing with Tradition December 5, 2011
  • Friends in Adoption | 1-800-982-3678 | https://friendsinadoption.org The Adoption Process from the Expectant Mother’s Perspective September 15, 2016
  • Friends in Adoption: 1-800-98-ADOPT Weprin introduces Adoptee Bill of Rights November 14, 2011
  • National_Adoption_Month November is National Adoption Awareness Month and FIA leads the way in Compassionate Adoption! August 4, 2018

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