 You
are facing a very important decision and it is difficult to know where to turn
for information. You have heard or read so much about adoption that it is
hard to separate fact from fiction. You need honest answers to your questions
and someone to talk to who understands the process, but won't tell you what to
do. Only then can you decide if adoption is for you.
Friends In Adoption
(FIA) is a licensed, not-for profit adoption agency founded in 1982 by an adoptive
mother who saw that the many needs of adoptive families and birth parents were
not being met in adoption situations. From the beginning, FIA has been committed
to compassionate treatment for all parties involved in an adoption plan.
She recognized the importance of educating both adoptive and birth families about
adoption and then supporting their freedom to choose the type of adoption for
them. These same fundamental concepts still guide this unique, non-traditional
adoption agency today. Currently, FIA is a full-service agency placing an
average of 40-50 infants (primarily newborns) annually. FIA works with pregnant
women/couples all over the United States and places children of all races.
To adoptive parents, FIA offers support resources, home study and post-placement
services, counseling and introductions to prospective birth parents. In
all cases, the adopting family has to complete a home study process which includes
post-placement follow-up.  FIA's
staff, which includes adoptive parents and a birth parent, is uniquely qualified
to guide and support you through your adoption journey. FIA is proud of
its dedication to working closely with prospective adoptive families by providing
complete information, preparing you thoroughly and providing on-going support---all
of which are keys to a compassionate and successful adoption. Our relationship
with you doesn't end after the baby is born!
FIA prides itself in our role
as adoption educator. Our wide network of attorneys, counselors, clinics
and hospitals is designed to support your efforts to adopt a child. Our
staff provides training to medical providers, social workers, Planned Parenthoods
and speaks at local high schools in order to educate those people likely to come
in contact with a pregnant woman considering an adoption plan for her baby.
You might be thinking 'What is the next step to find out more about adoption?'
Here are some suggestions: - Call one of our caring and
experienced staff at 1-800-982-3678 who are available to answer any questions
you may have; or
- Send any questions you have by CLICKING
HERE TO CONTACT FIA VIA EMAIL; or
- Request a prospective adoptive
parents brochure by CLICKING
HERE; or
- Read the information provided on this website;
or
- Sign up for a Get Acquainted Workshop by clicking on that heading to
the left of the screen.
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