Is adoption the right path for you? Once you begin to consider adopting a child, 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.… Read More
Friends in Adoption is Proud to celebrate Pride! The month of June commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City, a pivotal event in the early stages of the LGBTQ+ Rights Movement. Pride Month is revered throughout the country and is a wonderful time to honor, cheer and celebrate the many facets of LGBTQ+ experiences. At Friends in Adoption we celebrate Pride this month and every month! FIA will always proudly stand with the LGBTQ+ community, we celebrate all … Read More
Video: Our compassionate professionals answer some frequently asked questions as part of our FIA Q&A Series! … Read More
Friends in Adoption was interviewed by Daddy Squared, a gay parenting podcast. The episode focused on providing adoption information to a couple in the initial steps of starting the adoption process. They interviewed FIA about the many aspects of the adoption process — including the financial expectations of an adoption process and the rights of pregnant individuals considering making an adoption plan, and many other interesting questions revolving around adoption by same-sex couples.… Read More
Video: Adoption options for families. EJ, Stever, and Makenna are a beautiful and loving Friends in Adoption family. They were featured in this news segment today, as reported by Christina Guessferd – WCAX of WCAX News. Check it out!… Read More
Video: Friends in Adoption posed this question to their alumni families, asking them to share their memories of meeting their child for the first time.… Read More
Understanding the Language of Adoption Friends in Adoption (FIA) is committed to empowering individuals and families during all stages of the adoption process and throughout their lives. FIA promotes a compassionate approach to inclusive and open adoptions, and demystifying the language of adoption furthers our mission. The words we choose shape how we, and those around us, think about situations and concepts we encounter in our everyday lives. Being thoughtful about the language we use when speaking about adoption helps … Read More
Friends in Adoption participates in the 2018 Annual LGBTQ Family Building Expo at The LGBTQ Community Center in Manhattan!… Read More
Friends in Adoption attends: “This is Us: Adoption in the REAL World” -by Deirdre Graham, Community Outreach Manager A couple weeks ago I was lucky enough to attend: “This is Us; Adoption in the REAL World”, a panel co-moderated by April Dinwoodie, Chief Executive of the Donaldson Adoption Institute (DAI), and Richard Heyl de Ortiz, Executive Director of the Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York (AFFCNY). The event was held at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center … Read More
Friends in Adoption (FIA) staff had another wonderful year at the 37th Annual APC Conference!… Read More
In celebration of all the Dads, Happy Father’s Day from Friends In Adoption!… Read More
Come to the Adoptive Parents Committee’s 38th annual APC Adoption Conference, November 18th, 2018 in Brooklyn, NY.… Read More
When is adoption “done right?” Sometimes it is easier to think about the ways something can be “done wrong” in order to be sure we get it right. Any time adoption is not informed by respect and truth, or when it is not voluntary for a placing parent, it is done wrong. Any time adoption moves forward without regard for the (…)… Read More
