Friends in Adoption | 1-800-982-3678 | https://friendsinadoption.org
Adoption Information|FAQs by Birth Mothers|FAQs by Pregnant Women|FAQs on Adoption

The Adoption Process from the Expectant Mother’s Perspective

What is it really like to decide on adoption, look through parent profiles to choose a family, and place your child in their arms—and how can the adoption process better serve these women? Article – by Barbara Herel This piece has valuable insights from both Dawn Smith-Pliner and the birthmothers. I often think back to my domestic adoption process as a hopeful adoptive mom. While I was diligently crossing off the many tangible to-dos—fingerprints, financials, physicals—my daughter’s birth mother was … Read More
Adoption Information|FAQs by Adoptive Parents|FAQs by Birth Fathers|FAQs by Birth Mothers|FAQs by Pregnant Women|FAQs on Adoption

FAQ: I don’t know anything about open adoption. Can you tell me about it?

Q: I don’t know anything about open adoption. Can you tell me about it? A: Open adoption enables communication between expectant/birth parents and adoptive birth parents before and/or after placement of a child with the adoptive family. Open adoption may include sharing information, letters, emails, calls, texts, and or face-to face visits…… Read More

Artwork showing a male's hand drawing a question mark on a green blackboard
Adoption Information|FAQs by Adoptive Parents|FAQs by Birth Fathers|FAQs by Birth Mothers|FAQs by Pregnant Women|FAQs on Adoption

What’s the difference between open adoption and closed adoption?

Q: What’s the difference between Open Adoption and Closed Adoption? A: Open Adoption vs Closed Adoption means, among many other factors, that there are different levels of post-adoption contact. In open adoption, there is an ongoing direct relationship between the child and the birth family…… Read More
About Friends in Adoption|Adoption Information|FAQs by Adoptive Parents|FAQs by Birth Fathers|FAQs by Birth Mothers|FAQs by Pregnant Women|FAQs on Adoption|General Information

FAQ: What is open adoption and are all adoptions with FIA open?

Q: What is open adoption and are all adoptions with FIA open? A: Open adoption generally means there is an ongoing direct relationship between the child and the birth family. FIA adheres to “Hospitious Adoption”. Jim Gritter, author of Hospitious Adoption takes the approach that practicing goodwill, respect, and courage within the realm of adoption makes the process unfold more smoothly and enriches children’s lives… Read More
FAQs by Birth Fathers|FAQs by Pregnant Women|FAQs on Adoption

FAQ: I am afraid of being judged . . . if I call your agency, what can I expect?

Q: I am afraid of being judged . . . if I call your agency, what can I expect? A: At FIA, we pledge to not judge you! No matter your circumstance, we are here to listen and not judge. We know it’s hard to talk about personal issues with a stranger, but sometimes it is easier than to talk with people who are trying to influence you to do a certain thing. …… Read More

1 2