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ADOPTION SERVICES | FRIENDS IN ADOPTION

Provides adoption services and support that includes, but is not limited to: all-options, non-directive, judgment-free pregnancy counseling; free, independent legal assistance; free, independent counseling before and after pregnancy; and lifelong support. Friends in Adoption (FIA) also works with prospective adoptive parents to help prepare and guide them through the adoption process. FIA specializes in "open" adoptions, where birth parents may have contact to some degree with the adoptive family, but also handles closed adoptions. FIA's website has information about different adoption options and a list of potential adoptive families. FIA also provides adoption training for healthcare/counseling professionals. The toll-free number is available 24/7 for all pregnant women/couples looking to place a child for adoption.

Last Assured

03/19/2024

Physical Address

49 Castleton Meadows Lane, Suite 103, Castleton, VT 05735

Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm

Fax

(802) 417-3003

Voice

(800) 982-3678

Toll-Free | 1-800-98 ADOPT

Voice

(518) 350-4581

Other | TEXT ONLY LINE Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

Application process

Questions: By Telephone; Website; Email; Text; Information Packet: ByTelephone; Website

Fee

Free for pregnant individuals considering placing their child(ren) for adoption; Fixed fee for prospective adoptive families

Eligibility

Pregnant or already parenting individuals; Individuals and couples looking to adopt

Agency info

FRIENDS IN ADOPTION

Friends in Adoption (FIA) is a non-profit, pro-choice, licensed agency committed to open adoption, working with pregnant women and couples who are considering placing their children with adoptive families, as well as working with prospective adoptive parents.