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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
    • Adoption Videos
    • Upcoming Workshops

We are a not-for-profit, licensed adoption agency providing adoption services in the U.S.A.

Are you pregnant and considering making an adoption plan?

Call 1-800-982-3678 anytime or text us at 1-518-350-4581 M–F 8am–4pm EST

adoption by same-sex couples

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Juan and Nick's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Juan and Nick, from Boston

Currently Looking to Adopt a Child

Hi! We are Juan and Nick from Norwood, Massachusetts; just outside of Boston! Thank you...

Dan, Omar, & Charlie's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Dan, Omar, & Charlie, from Michigan

Currently Looking to Adopt a Child

Hi! We are Dan, Omar, and Charlie from Michigan. We are very honored that you...

Jeff and Greg's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Congratulations Jeff and Greg, on the adoption of baby boy Leo!

We Adopted

Congratulations Jeff and Greg, on the adoption of baby boy Leo!…

Trish and Lucy's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Congratulations Trish and Lucy, on the adoption of baby girl Sofia!

We Adopted

Congratulations Trish and Lucy, on the adoption of baby girl Sofia!…

Jorge and Wil's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | www.friendsinadoption.org
Jorge and Wil, from Jersey City, New Jersey

Currently Looking to Adopt a Child

Hi, Hola, Kamusta, we’re Wil and Jorge from Jersey City, NJ. We can’t wait to...

Eric and Eric's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | www.friendsinadoption.org
Eric and Eric, from Clifton Park, New York

Currently Looking to Adopt a Child

Hello from Clifton Park, New York. We are Eric W. and Eric M. We truly...

Ben and Will's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | www.friendsinadoption.org
Ben and Will, from New York City

Currently Looking to Adopt a Child

Hello there! We are Ben and Will from New York City, and we are grateful...

Connor and Peter's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | www.friendsinadoption.org
Connor and Peter, from Brooklyn, NY

Currently Looking to Adopt a Child

Hi! We are Connor and Peter, a down-to-earth and adventurous couple living in Brooklyn, New...

Paige and Rose's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | www.friendsinadoption.org
Paige and Rose, from New York City

Currently Looking to Adopt a Child

Hello from our home in New York City. We are Paige and Rose, a fun...

Brian and Shawn's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | www.friendsinadoption.org
Brian and Shawn, from New York City

Currently Looking to Adopt a Child

Hi, from Brian and Shawn in New York City. We are looking to adopt a...

Justin, Michael, and Oliver's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | www.friendsinadoption.org
Justin, Michael, and Oliver, from Brooklyn, NY

Currently Looking to Adopt a Child

Hello from Brooklyn, New York! We are so thankful that you have chosen to consider...

Nathan and Sky's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | www.friendsinadoption.org
Congratulations Nathan and Sky, on the adoption of baby Sailor!

We Adopted

Congratulations Nathan and Sky, on the adoption of baby Sailor!…

Jen, Stephanie, & Maya's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Jen, Stephanie, and Maya, from Brooklyn, NY

Currently Looking to Adopt a Child

Hello from Brooklyn, NY! We are Jen and Stephanie, and Maya. Thank you for taking...

Andy and Daniel's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Congratulations Andy and Daniel, on the adoption of baby girl Francesca!

We Adopted

Congratulations Andy and Daniel, on the birth of baby girl Francesca!…

Allison and Beth Anne's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Allison and Beth Anne, from Brooklyn, NY

Currently Looking to Adopt a Child

We are Allison and Beth Anne, and we live in Brooklyn, NY. We’ve always been...

Dana and Kathleen's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Dana and Kathleen, from Brooklyn, NY

Currently Looking to Adopt a Child

Greetings! We are Dana and Kathleen, living with our sweet little dog Kaylee, in Brooklyn,...

Andrew and Germán's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Congratulations Andrew and Germán, on the adoption of baby girl Emma!

We Adopted

Congratulations Andrew and Germán, on the adoption of baby girl Emma!…

Henry and Sebastiaan's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Congratulations Henry and Sebastiaan, on the adoption of baby girl Liv!

We Adopted

Henry & Sebastiaan from Chicago…

Scott and Teddy''s Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Scott and Teddy, from Brooklyn, NY

Currently Looking to Adopt a Child

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Shawn and Mitch's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Congratulations Shawn and Mitch, on the adoption of baby girl Sienna!

We Adopted

Shawn and Mitch from New York City…

Nicki, Wendi and Benjamin's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Congratulations Nicki, Wendi and Benjamin, on the adoption of baby girl Maia!

We Adopted

Nicki, Wendi, and Benjamin from New Jersey…

Caitlin and Jaimee's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Congratulations Caitlin and Jaimee, on the adoption of baby Miller!

We Adopted

Caitlin and Jaimee, from New Jersey…

Elizabeth and Rachelle's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Congratulations Elizabeth and Rachelle, on the adoption of baby boy Theodore!

We Adopted

Elizabeth and Rachelle from New York State…

Tom, Steve and Kyler's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Congratulations Tom and Steve, on the adoption of Kyler and Savon!

We Adopted

Tom, Steve and Kyler from Pennsylvania …

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May 2019 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, May 29, 2019, continuing on Thursday all day, May 30, from 8am-4pm. Location: Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY.

Click here to Register and for more info.

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Ben and Will's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | www.friendsinadoption.org
Ben and Will, from New York City
Ron and Kath's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Ron and Kath, from Saratoga County, NY
Glendon & Kiera’s Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | www.friendsinadoption.org
Glendon and Kiera, from Maine
Andy, Kelsey, and Aileen's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | www.friendsinadoption.org
Andy, Kelsey, & Aileen, from New Jersey
Dan, Omar, & Charlie's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Dan, Omar, & Charlie, from Michigan
Gordon and Jess' Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Gordon and Jess, from Buffalo, New York
Jack and Lori's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Jack and Lori, from New York
Irene and Phillip's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | www.friendsinadoption.org
Irene and Phillip, from Brooklyn, NY
Colby and Tifanie's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Colby and Tifanie, from Upstate New York
Justin, Michael, and Oliver's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | www.friendsinadoption.org
Justin, Michael, and Oliver, from Brooklyn, NY
Jorge and Wil's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | www.friendsinadoption.org
Jorge and Wil, from Jersey City, New Jersey
Alex and Christine's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Alex and Christine, from Brooklyn, NY

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Tom, Steve and Kyler's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org Akash and Andrea's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org Jeff and Greg's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org Christine and Jon's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org Konstantin and Marina's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org Elissa and Chris' Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org Shawn and Mitch's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org Henry and Sebastiaan's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org Piotr and Jen's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org Trish and Lucy's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org Jorge, Tricia, and Maddie's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org Scott and Sarah's Adoption Profile | 1-800-982-3678 | Friends in Adoption | http://www.friendsinadoption.org
Friends in Adoption is a recognized Leader in supporting and serving LGBT Families. Presented by HRC's All Children - All Families
Friends in Adoption is a recognized Leader in supporting and serving LGBT Families. Presented by HRC's All Children - All Families

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From Our Adoption Blog Archives:

  • Circle of Love - Friends in Adoption Support Group for Birth Parents “Circle of Love”: A Friends In Adoption Support Group for Birth Parents September 13, 2016
  • Nia Vardalos Visits with Friends in Adoption May 17, 2013
  • November 22 is National Adoption Day November 22, 2014
  • Friends in Adoption: 1-800-98-ADOPT Adoption Tax Credit – Help Save It November 20, 2012
  • Dawn at Last Year's APC Conference APC Adoption Conference in Brooklyn – Nov 18 2012 November 7, 2012
  • Friends in Adoption: 1-800-98-ADOPT From Dawn's Desk: Aura and Molly, part 2 May 27, 2011
  • Third Annual Giving More Annual Giving More Through Adoption Birth Mother Retreat October 22, 2016
  • Welcome Home, Austin! December 17, 2012
  • Are you Hoping to become a Parent Through Adoption? September 10, 2014
  • Friends in Adoption: 1-800-98-ADOPT Weprin introduces Adoptee Bill of Rights November 14, 2011

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