Buddy System - The "Buddy" system provides a guide for people who are just entering the adoption process. Volunteers have recently successfully completed an adoption are matched with newcomers to provide information and support throughout the process. If you've recently completed an adoption and would be willing to volunteer to be a buddy for someone else, please don't hesitate to contact us; the contact data is listed toward the bottom of this page.

Emergency Birthmother Housing - Some generous members have offered to provide emergency housing for birthmothers in need.

Waiting Parent Support Groups - Facilitated by a licensed social worker with extensive experience in adoption. The groups consist of members (singles or couples), who are interested in a first or subsequent adoption. Groups meet in the evenings for 6 sessions, every other week over a 12-week period for approximately 1.5 hours. Meeting locations are in Fairfax, Virginia and Bethesda, Maryland. Cost is $120 per couple.

To join a group or for more information, send email to support@ffpa.org.