Families Supporting Adoption is an organization sponsored by LDS Family Services which advocates a positive view of adoption and provides support to birth parents, adoptive couples, children and all friends of adoption.
This blog exists to permit communication with members of Families Supporting Adoption (FSA) and to encourage discussion on issues relating to adoption. It is not the official website of FSA and statements made on this blog should not be considered to be official or authorized statements of FSA or LDS Family Services.
With over 80 years experience, we are familiar with the emotions and issues you are facing. We are here to help you as you work through your concerns, take control of your life, consider your options, and make plans for you and your baby.
Phil & Val Hochheiser
FSA Chairs, Covering the New Chapter Chair Packet, FSA Handbook
Tim & Heidi Naylor
FSA Vice-Chairs over Adoptive Couple Services
Valerie Mechling
Vice Chair over Birth Parent Services
Tyler & Mandy Whitaker
FSA Secretaries
Amy Curtis
LDSFS Co-Advisor
Peggy Shepherd
Executive Assistant
Dan & Alison Lowe
Covering the West Region, Online Monitoring, Community Outreach Packets
Jon & Angie Rhodes
Covering the Utah North Region, National Conference
Perry & Sheri Nuffer
Covering the Central Region, FSA Welcome Packet
Brian & Christine Anderson
Covering the Utah South Region, Hospital Outreach packet
Sherri Barker
Covering Birth Parents in FSA
Donald & Amy Nelson
Covering the North West and Idaho Region, PSAs
Becky Hanson
Covering Birth Grandparents in FSA
Howard & Stephanie Larson
Covering the Northeast Region, School Outreach Presentations
Are you wondering how you can get involved with FSA?
We certainly have a place for you in FSA! Whether it's helping with adoption presentations in our local high schools and junior high schools, stuffing envelopes, coming to fun activities, meeting with health care professionals, giving adoption presentations in local wards, volunteering with birth parents, or even making cookies. We need you!