Frequently Asked Questions About Adoption in Florida

Got questions about adoption? Our Heart to Heart Adoptions Florida office has answers. Here are questions we often hear from moms like you.

Common Questions About Adoption in Florida

Does Adoption Cost Money?

No! Adoption is free for birth mothers in Florida. Plus, we help with:

Rent and utilities
Food and groceries
Medical care
Phone bills
Transportation (like Uber or gas cards)
New maternity clothes

Keyonna shares this:

“Jodi even helped me get my AC fixed in my Tampa apartment during the hottest part of summer. I would have died without them.”

How Soon Can I Get Help?

Right away. We want you to have a healthy pregnancy. That means good prenatal care is a priority. Also, we want to reduce as much stress as possible.

Jennifer from Naples said:

“I called Heart to Heart on Monday, Michelle answered, and by Wednesday, they were helping me with rent. I needed to show that I was pregnant, but it wasn’t complicated.”

Can I Choose the Type of Family?

Yes! You can pick:

A family’s race or culture
If they have other kids
Where they live
Their religion
If they speak Spanish
Whatever matters to you

Will My Baby Hate Me for Placing Them for Adoption?

This is often a concern for birth mothers. You want your baby to understand that you love him or her and that your greatest desire if for them to have a great life. You can do that with an open or semi-open adoption. We’re here to make that happen.

Listen to what Mariana from Orlando shares:

“Like, the most important thing to me was finding people who would love my baby girl as much as I do, you know? And these people – they’re so amazing. They got all these pictures of me up in her room and everything. They always tell her how I picked them out specially for her, cause I did. I wanted someone who would make sure she knows where she came from and that she’s got extra love, not less. That means so much cause like… I never had that growing up. My home life was pretty messed up, so I know what it’s like not feeling wanted. But my baby girl? She’s gonna grow up knowing she’s got double the love – from them AND from me. They send me videos of her playing and stuff, and you can just see how happy she is. That’s all I wanted for her, you know? A family that would love her like crazy but still keep me in her life too. And they do. For real, they do.”

With open adoption, your child can know:

You love them
You made a brave choice
They have two families who care
Their adoption story

Can I Choose the Adoptive Parents?

Absolutely! You can:
- Look through family books
- Watch family videos
- Meet families in person
- Talk on the phone or video chat
- Pick a family from Florida or another state

What Happens After I Place My Baby for Adoption?

After adoption, you can:
- Get pictures and updates
- Have visits if you want
- Get ongoing counseling
- Stay in touch with your baby’s family

Aisha from Jacksonville shares:

“Four years later, Kathy from Heart to Heart still checks on me. And I get pictures of my son at his soccer games through this app called Our Hearts Connect. I write him back and he’s learning to text and tell me things.”

Ready to learn more? Call or text us anytime at 689-208-2050. We’re here to listen, not to pressure.