Pregnant & Not Ready for parenting?
The Law Office of Stephanie S. White, PLLC works with expectant mothers in Pensacola and Northwest Florida who are considering making adoption plans for their babies. We have a dedicated team of professionals who have helped countless mothers navigate the decision to place a baby for adoption.
Why work with us?
As an adoption lawyer in Florida, I have worked with many birth mothers in the Pensacola area as they journey through the adoption process. If you live in the Pensacola area and are thinking about placing your baby for adoption, call us and we will be happy to explain the adoption process. We will simply answer your questions about your options of placing your baby for adoption and provide you with the information you need to make a good decision.
Even if you are not certain of what is best for your baby and you, we would be happy to explain the process to you. You have many adoption options for your baby. We are always here to answer all of your questions regarding pregnancy and adoption.
Adoption FAQs
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.