Charlottesville Adoption Agencies

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Friday’s Child Adoption Services, Inc.

Friday’s Child Adoption Services, Inc. is a nonprofit, Virginia licensed Child Placing Agency. The agency was founded in 2002 by Daniel Petruso, LCSW who continues to serve as our Executive Director. We serve families from Alexandria to Abingdon, from Winchester to the Williamsburg. Friday’s Child’s principal services are adoptive home studies and post-placement supervision. The agency is devoted to helping prospective adoptive parents realize their dreams of raising children. We pride ourselves on providing personal service tailored to meet the needs of each individual family. We strive to be inclusive and welcome families of all races and religions. We are able to guide you through the steps toward a successful adoption. Every family has its own story and we would like to be a part of yours.

People Places of Charlottesville

Imagine a child who has never had a safe home. One who hasn’t shared breakfast with a parent or wrapped a present for a holiday. Sometimes love is something simple: a smile, a laugh, a gentle wish goodnight. Many of our successful parents never imagined they would foster children, but they discovered they already had everything it takes.You can change a child’s life just by being yourself. And when you do, it will reward both of yours forever. Many of our foster parents decide to adopt their children. People Places requires no such commitment, but our families tend to build bonds for life. Become part of the People Places family as you start your own. Through a series of training sessions, you’ll learn information and skills you need, and we will be your partners on your journey to becoming a successful foster or adoptive parent. Discover the skills you already have to change a child’s life.

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