Families Supporting Adoption NZ

Promoting a positive view of adoption

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Kathie and Jack Rifle commented on M&M's blog post 'Introduction'
Kia ora M&M. It is a longand tedious process isnt it. And sometimes you are made to feel that you have to be perfect to qualify for adoption. You are certainly not alone on the infertility journey. My hsband and I have been married for almost 21…
Aug 12, 2011
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Introduction

 Hello everyone, We are couple in our thirties looking to adopt due to infertility. M (potential dad) is a child & youth psychologist working in the youth sector and M (potential mum) works in health & safety / outdoor education equipment. We  are currently at the beginning of the cyfs process, we have been to the information day and are waiting for the next "How to care" 2 day seminars that are compulsory to attend while our paperwork is processed. We have chosen to access this site…See More
Blog post by M&M Aug 12, 2011
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Is anyone actually using this site anymore?

Hi all, we are new to this site but see that posts and updates are very old. Is anyone actually using it anymore?See More
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M&M and Deborah Eagleton joined Families Supporting Adoption NZ Jun 14, 2011
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Jennifer Hubbard is now a member of Families Supporting Adoption NZ Feb 11, 2011
Welcome Them!
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Melissa Burton is now a member of Families Supporting Adoption NZ Jan 23, 2011
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Members

  • Anne Fesolai
  • Marilee Matenga
  • Patricia May Wilson
  • M&M
  • McDonald Whanau
  • Kathie and Jack Rifle
  • Higgins Whanau
  • Inez Tyrell
  • Brouwer Family
  • Ryan Thomsen
  • Yvonne Rameka
  • Bridie Ross & Cole Jackson
  • Sophie Amat
  • Jen Thomas
  • Wiremu & Sunny Bayliss
  • Brigitte Link

Families Supporting Adoption has more than 5,000 members worldwide including adoptive couples, birth parents, and adoption professionals.

 

Official Website of FSA (NZ)

The official website of FSA (NZ) can be found at www.nzfsa.weebly.com . This provides further information about FSA and encouragement to couples and birthparents considering the adoption option through LDS Family Services in New Zealand. All previous issues of our FSA newsletters can be downloaded from here. We would love to add your adoption stories and photos as we further develop this site.

Other FSA websites from around the world can also be found on Facebook, including a group page for FSA (NZ).

FSA Conference 2010

DATE AND TIME: 2 October 2010, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
VENUE: Temple View Chapel, Foster Road, Temple View, Hamilton
RSVP: By 15 September by replying to the "Conference 2010" Blog below (for FSA Members) or email fsanzl01@gmail.com

This conference provides education, information sharing, interest forums and support in relation to adoption in New Zealand to LDS couples. FSA is supported by LDS Family Services who assist in the running of the Conference.

The conference will be beneficial to all LDS Stake and Unit leaders, adoptive families, adoptees, birth families, and those considering adoption either as birth parents or adoptive couples. It will also be beneficial to community organisations that may provide education around adoption as an option for birth mothers.

See attached flyer and the conference blog below for more information
FSAConferenceFlyer.pdf

Blog Posts

M&M

Introduction

Posted by M&M on June 14, 2011 at 8:45pm — 1 Comment

Kathie and Jack Rifle

Conference 2010

Posted by Kathie and Jack Rifle on August 20, 2010 at 9:30am — 4 Comments

Kathie and Jack Rifle

Conference Planning

Posted by Kathie and Jack Rifle on April 8, 2010 at 8:00pm — 3 Comments

Kathie and Jack Rifle

It's official!!

Posted by Kathie and Jack Rifle on August 4, 2009 at 9:09pm — 1 Comment

Gay and Jeff Weusten

Profile

Posted by Gay and Jeff Weusten on June 28, 2009 at 3:54pm — 1 Comment

Forum

M&M

Is anyone actually using this site anymore?

Hi all, we are new to this site but see that posts and updates are very old. Is anyone actually using it anymore?Continue

Started by M&M Jun 20, 2011.

Kathie and Jack Rifle

2009 Conference 2 Replies

Kia ora koutouThe 2009 FSA Conference is not too far away now and we are keen to have your input as members into the content of the hui. If you have any specific thoughts about particular things…Continue

Started by Kathie and Jack Rifle. Last reply by Kathie and Jack Rifle Sep 11, 2009.

Patricia May Wilson

Grandmother

What a blessing of being a grandmother to four beautiful adopted children.I am Kathie Rifle's Mum so anyone out there wanting to talk to a grandmother, for any reason, I am willing to share my…Continue

Started by Patricia May Wilson Apr 24, 2009.

 
 
 

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