Florida Adoption Information
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Adoption in Florida
There are many ways to build a family. Adoption is one of those choices. Whether you have struggled with fertility issues, have already had biological children and would like to add more children through adoption, or have decided that adoption is your choice rather than biological children, you can build your family through adoption.
According to Florida adoption law:
A stepparent may adopt without his spouse joining in the adoption as long as the spouse consents to the adoption. A married person may adopt without the other spouse if the spouse's failure to consent is excused by the court.
In the case of a special needs child, Florida residency is not ... [more]
We are adoption attorneys that provide our families and birth mothers with care, compassion and competence throughout the adoption process. We emphasize counseling, educaton and support for both our clients and birth families.
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Feingold & Kam, LLC (
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(561) 630-6727, (866) 633-0397
Caring adoption services to birth mothers is a responsibility we take to heart. We have helped thousands of women - before, during and after the adoption experience. We're here to help you - let us know how.
Offices in Jacksonville and Daytona Beach.
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Shorstein & Kelly, Attorneys at Law, P.A. (
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(904) 348-6400, (800) 348-6434
Are you pregnant and considering adoption? We are here to support you. We offer free counseling and help with living and medical expenses. You can select a family for your baby from our pre-screened loving couples who are waiting to adopt.
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Advocates for Children and Families (
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(305) 653-2474, (800) 348-0467
Providing quality, caring adoption services to birthmothers and adoptive parents is a responsibility we take to heart. First Coast Adoption Professionals has helped thousands - before, during and after the adoption experience. We're here to help - let us know how.
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First Coast Adoption Professionals (
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(904) 394-5763, (800) 262-2186
Beacon House has 20 years experience providing professional, caring service to adopting parents. Accredited in Russia, adoptions being completed in 12 - 18 months. A full staff abroad brings continuity to your process & travels.
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Beacon House Adoption Services, Inc (
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(850) 430-4005, (888) 987-6300
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Unexpected Pregnancy Hotline
We offer free counseling and support. Talk with a trained counselor who will help you explore your options and determine your future.
800-537-2229
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LDS Family Services (
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(800) 537-2229
Your home study will be prepared by professionals who have empathy, knowledge & experience. Our social workers are adoptive parents and our commitment enables us to provide our clients with a supportive and informative home study process. Please call for a free consultation.
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Adoption Home Study Services, Inc. (
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(727) 375-2996
If you are pregnant and considering adoption, visit the
Adoption Directory to speak with a caring professional in Florida.You can also view profiles of hopeful adoptive couples in or near Florida in the listing below, provided as a service of
ParentProfiles.com.
View profiles of hopeful adoptive parents or create your own adoption profile today on ParentProfiles.com (A service of Adoption Profiles, LLC).
Featured Florida Couples from Parent Profiles
Come read our detailed profile. We feel our marriage is the strongest kind, and we are THRILLED to grow our family through adoption. We are highly creative, good-natured, and extra playful. And our extended family is just dying to hear you've chosen us!
See All Florida Couples Hoping to Adopt through ParentProfiles.com.
Are you ready to be a parent? There are tens of thousands of children in the United States foster system and many more available children worldwide. There are many children in Florida who are hoping to be adopted.
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Florida Adoption Registry
Adoptees
Birthmothers
Birthfathers
Siblings, etc
Oct 24, 1969 (M) - Private adoption taken from
FLorida to pa phila by adoptive parents father was russian backround mother english [
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Feb 7, 1970 (F) - This was all in pinellas county
FL. as was the finalizatiom in circuit court registar was marilyn griffen # ... [
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Feb 22, 1966 (M) - I was told the adoption was handled by the childrens home society of
FLorida. [
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Feb 3, 1966 (F) - Mother came to
FLorida to have me then went back to either virginia or west virginia [
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Dec 20, 1986 (F) - Reunited april 6, 2005!!!! [
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Dec 7, 1966 (M) - Gave baby to social services for adoption. to my knowledge, the adoptive parents were william and leslie gordon [
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Oct 20, 1989 - She was born in 1994, and was adopted on her 3rd day in the hospital, where i was with her for the whole time. [
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Aug 10, 1969 (F) - Child born with blonde hair, 8 lbs, 4 oz, 22 inches long [
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Nov 30, 1967 (M) - Birthmother's name is virginia [ginny] yoe. we both were living in the same orphanage [the children's home, inc. ... [
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Jan 31, 1986 (M) - Johnny mustang and tammy oliver [
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Dec 14, 1975 (M) - Clara christensen(payne) was the mother and i have lost track of her over the years.
i believe she is married ... [
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Jul 31, 1978 (M) - Mothers name was caroline baugh [
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Nov 28, 1971 (F) - My biological mother gave birth on november 28 1971 to my full blooded sister whom she gave up for adoption,my ... [
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Mar 7, 1960 (M) - Mother was described as a true "moutaineer". possbily from nc or ga and sent to
FLorida to deliver. she enjoyed ... [
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Nov 17, 1970 (M) - I am helping bm search for son who was born on 11/17/1970 or 11/18/1970. bm was in salvation army home for unwed ... [
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Oct 22, 1982 (M) - Registration no. h14jhg553743 birthmother iso male adoptee (vs) dob 22 oct 1982
FL other volunteer helping: birth ... [
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Florida Adoption Blogs
I just spotted this... Representative Heather Wilson of New Mexico (by the way she is an ... [
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Lisa initially began searching for her birthmother during her ... [
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