Does FTIA offer any counseling or family preservation to families who are considering placing a child for adoption?
When a birth mother or other family member decides to place a child for adoption they will approach our Ethiopian partner organization, which is located in Awassa. The Admissions Team will meet with the family to decide why they are choosing to place their child(ren) for adoption and if there is anything that can be done to offer viable assistance to the family. For example: (1) If a family chooses to place a child for adoption because they have little means of income, FTIA may assist them in finding means of adequate employment so they can provide for their family. (2) If a birth mother becomes pregnant out of wedlock, the Admissions Team will offer counseling on how to approach her family with the pregnancy or help her reach out to a family member for support. If at anytime a child or pregnant birthmother appears to be in less than optimal conditions without any likelihood of improvement, the Admissions Team will admit them into the orphanage. The birth mothers will receive pre-natal
