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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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May 2019 Workshop: How to Adopt a Child with Friends in Adoption

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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

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Our next GAW will start at: 5 p.m. of Wednesday, May 29, 2019, continuing on Thursday all day, May 30, from 8am-4pm. Location: Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY.

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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.

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FIA Provides Adoption Services Throughout the United States

Main Vermont Office:

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:

  • November is National Adoption Awareness Month. FIA leads the way in Compassionate Adoption November 3, 2017
  • Friends in Adoption: 1-800-98-ADOPT Adoption by Aura age 12 November 30, 2011
  • Happy Chanukah Happy Hanukkah! October 8, 2017
  • FAQ: I don’t know anything about open adoption. Can you tell me about it? October 21, 2013
  • Merry Christmas! December 24, 2015
  • Friends in Adoption: 1-800-98-ADOPT WNYC Radio Talks About Gay Dads August 9, 2012
  • Friends in Adoption: 1-800-98-ADOPT Help Save the Adoption Tax Credit! April 30, 2012
  • Adoption Tax Credit February 20, 2012
  • My Dad Thoughts on Fathers: From Dawn’s Desk February 11, 2018
  • Welcome Catelynn! December 7, 2012

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