Placing your baby for adoption is a great option if you are not ready to parent or cannot parent at this time. It is a selfless act of love, placing your baby’s needs above your own. While it is not easy to give up your baby, our counselors will walk with you to process your emotions.
The first step is to contact Florida Adoptions. The team at Florida Adoptions will guide you during the adoption journey. The next step is to fill out initial forms that will allow us to help you – such as a HIPPA form so we can have access to your medical records and a social medical form that will tell us more about you. You will then pick a family and meet them. We can connect you with a counselor and assist with financial resources during your pregnancy. Once the baby is born, you will then sign a consent to the adoption, which relinquish your rights to the baby.
Yes, absolutely. You can pick the family that you want to raise your child. All of our families have gone through a very thorough screening called a home study. You can read all about the families on our site.
Yes, if you want, you can meet the family in person or via zoom. If you would like, you can even spend time with them at the hospital after the birth of the baby.
Yes, there are many different types of options available for adoption, such as a completely closed adoption, a semi-open adoption, and a fully open adoption. You get to choose the type of adoption you would like.
In a closed adoption, you do not meet the adoptive parents. You may see their profile and first names. But you will choose not to know any more information about the adoptive parents.
In a semi-open adoption, you will get to meet the adoptive parents and can spend time with them in the hospital. You will receive pictures and letters of your child so you are able to watch your child grow.
In an open adoption, the adoptive parents and the birth parents will share contact information. The birth parents may even visit their child.
Each adoption is unique, and we will tailor the option you choose to fit your needs.
At any time during your pregnancy, while you are in the hospital, or even after you go home. We are here to help anytime during your pregnancy or after your pregnancy.
Usually no. Most of the time when you choose adoption, your child will not be placed in foster care.
No, you are not being selfish if you place your child for adoption. While adoption is not an easy decision, it is a very loving decision because you place your child’s best interest above your own.
No, you do not. The paperwork is just informational for us to be able to help you create your adoption plan. At any point until you sign the consent for adoption, you may change your mind.
Nothing. All services are free of charge to the expectant mom.
Great!! They have to first pass a home study, unless a grandparent or a close relative. We would need to work with the family that wants to adopt your child, so have them call us too!
Yes, if you are choosing to place your baby for adoption, an adoption attorney or agency can help you with living expenses related to your pregnancy and medical expenses. Contact us to learn more about the financial assistance available.
Yes. If you don’t know the father’s identity, he will be reported as unknown to the courts.
No, if the baby is a result of rape, the father does not have to be notified about the adoption.
That is entirely up to you. The adoptive parents can be at the hospital and even in the delivery room if want. You can allow them to care for the baby, you can do it yourself, or you can all do it together. The baby can stay in your room, their room, or the nursery. One thing to consider is that it is often good for the baby to start bonding with the adoptive parents that first day or two, and it is often reassuring for you to see them with the baby — to see the love and adoration on their faces. However, if you want the baby to yourself for that time, that is totally fine too. Again, it is all up to you!
Absolutely! Study after study has shown that children in more open adoptions have stronger self-esteem and fewer anger issues as they get older. And seeing pictures and letters helps the birth parents to cope with the adoption journey.