Fairbanks Counseling and Adoption

In October 1977, a group of concerned citizens led by Bishop Robert Whelan gathered to lay the foundation for Fairbanks Counseling & Adoption. The agency arose from concerns over community need, specifically in the areas of rising divorce rates, child abuse and neglect, delinquency, teen pregnancy and suicide. FCA first opened its doors offering pastoral family counseling and adoption services. Within one year, services for pregnant teens were added. Our adoption services are wide ranging to suit a variety of circumstances and needs. We specialize in providing infants and young children a permanent home. We also work with individuals or couple who would like to expand their families through the adoption process as well as individuals facing an unplanned pregnancy who are considering making an adoption plan for their child. Visit us today and we can help.

Participation in the adoption program of Fairbanks Counseling and Adoption entails the following basic steps: orientation meeting; application; homestudy; compliance with immigration/naturalization requirements (international adoptions only); referral of a child; placement of the child; post-placement and follow-up/support.