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AAA Friends in Adoption, Inc.
Executive Director: Dawn Smith-Pliner Dawn@friendsinadoption.org
P. O. Box 1228
44 South Street
Middletown Springs, VT 0575
Telephone: (800) 844-3630
Fax: (802) 235-2311
Affiliation Fellow: Kurt M. Hughes, k.hughes@adoptionattorneys.org, (802) 864-9811
Affiliated Fellow Represents: Agency, Adoptive Parents, and Birth parents
Fellow's Affiliation: Contract
I represent the agency generally, but usually represent either adoptive parents or birth parents in individual placements if they are Vermont residents. Clients are given and sign a form fully disclosing the nature of my representation to the agency and are notified that if their position becomes contrary to that of the agency, then I would have to withdraw from representation of all parties.
Agency is a Not-for-Profit organization.
Agency began business in 1982.
Agency is licensed in New York, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
Agency does handle Interstate / ICPC adoptions.
Agency is not Hauge Accredited.
Agency handles Domestic, Special Needs, and Minority Groups
The agency has experience working with Traditional Couples and LGBT Parents
FIA is known for its compassionate adoption services in working with those folks considering adoption as an option. FIA is a full service, licensed child placement agency celebrating over 20 years of service to the community.
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The Academy does not endorse, sponsor, rate or otherwise formally approve of any adoption agencies.
It is strongly suggested that you independently confirm the information listed in this Directory
by talking to an AAAA Fellow in your state or the state where the Agency is licensed.