That's Right ... We Need YOU!!!

As an all-volunteer organization, FRUA has achieved its mission over 25 years through the dedicated  members who have given of their time and talents. We welcome you to join our team! We are committed to training and supporting each team member so they feel capable and enabled in their responsibilities.

• Wherever your interests may lie;
• Whatever skills you would like to utilize;
• Whatever time commitment you are able to make - whether for a one-time or regular need;
• Whether you prefer to work independently or with a team;
• Whether you bring previous experience or are looking to build new skills ...
• We have gratifying opportunities for you to get involved! 

​So please ... JOIN US!

Here's where we need your help...

Website Support
As FRUA has recently launched its new public and member websites, we have a number of needs for content development, design, and ongoing management. Website and/or digital design experience is helpful for some but not all of the work. 
Contact Mara Kamen,
​[email protected]

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Family Focus Editor
As FRUA's long-time editor has moved into the FRUA Chair role, we are expanding the team that puts FRUA's print publication together. Please let us know if you have interest in content identification and editing.
Contact Mara Kamen, 
Family Focus Publisher
[email protected]

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​FRUA Social Media Influencer
Put your social media skills to use spreading word about the great work and happenings at FRUA. Generate content and/or amplify consistent messaging between FRUA Parent and YA groups via FB, Instagram, Twitter, and other platforms. 
Contact Amy Engstrom
FRUA Outreach Chair
​[email protected]

Facebook Moderator
FRUA Facebook has a devoted team of compassionate and articulate moderators who check in during 3-5 hour shifts from 8a-midnight across all US time zones, and work together to maintain the goals of FRUA INC - Hope, Help and Community to Adoptive Families. They keep posts relevant, positive and supportive; provide an atmosphere of safety and comfort; and provide networking, support and resources that are of value to the adoptive family and adult adoptee users. Moderators do not provide medical or behavioral diagnosis or treatment.
Contact Terry Mandeville, Chief FRUA FB Moderator, [email protected] [email protected]@aol.com
​[email protected]

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​Scholarship Committee Member
Evaluating the applications of our many talented FRUA scholars is immeasurably inspiring.  This team works over ~6 weeks, mid-March to early May, for approximately 15-20 hours pp. Members work independently to review applications following an established framework. Three brief meetings are held to prepare, review results, and debrief. ​
Contact Marilyn Brown Fausset ,
​FRUA Scholarship Chair
[email protected]

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Membership Support
Support the work of managing and communicating with FRUA's database of new, renewing and expired members. FRUA's new member platform is easy to navigate, and we welcome you to learn.
Contact Jennie Segal,
​FRUA Membership/Technology Chair
​[email protected]

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Young Adult Mentor
As FRUA meets the growing need for our Young Adults to develop their own connections with each other, we are recruiting for a mentor to guide our youth in their FB conversations, activities and orphan support work.
Contact Amy Engstrom,
​FRUA Outreach Chair 
​[email protected]

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