From your first call to post-placement support, we want you to know what you should expect at every step.
The Florida adoption process begins with a phone call or text when Michelle or Wendy answers you and gives you an understanding of your options.
You re a unique individual in a unique situation. That is why we consider your desires and what is important to you. You can receive support during your pregnancy. You can choose the adoptive family. You can have help with the children you might already be parenting.
You have control over the how you deal with your pregnancy. You might want to work. You might want to take some time off. We have helped women make plans on the same day they call us. Others talk with us several times before they are ready to receive help and start looking at potential adoptive families. There is no minimum time and no deadline at any stage of pregnancy or after birth.
You are completely in control of your hospital experience. A Heart to Heart counselor can be with you during labor and delivery if you want. You decide when and whether the adoptive family is present. You decide how much time you spend with your baby before placement. Nothing happens on a schedule other than yours
Heart to Heart works with the hospital's social work team ahead of delivery to make sure your plan is known and honored by all staff. You will not be surprised by anything on delivery day if you have been working with your counselor.
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Post-placement counseling continues at no cost for as long as you need it. If you chose open adoption, contact with the adoptive family continues per your agreement. Heart to Heart does not close your case when the paperwork is signed.
Finalization is a legal milestone, not an ending. The relationship you have built with your counselor, the adoptive family, and your child (if you chose openness) continues on your terms.
You review and sign the consent documents. You have legal representation that represents you and only you. This legal representation makes sure you are not pressured in any way to sign papers. You do not need to attend any court hearings . Your role after signing is to continue receiving post-placement support and to maintain whatever contact arrangement you agreed to.
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Call or text 689-208-2050. A counselor answers right away. The first call costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
Yes. Heart to Heart has helped women make adoption plans the same day they went into labor. Call 844-522-7700 right now.
Typically three to six months after placement. Your baby is with the adoptive family during this time. You do not need to attend court.
Your baby goes home with the adoptive family immediately after placement. Finalization is a legal process that happens in the background while your baby is already in their permanent home.
Yes, if you want. You control your hospital experience. You decide who will be there and when they are allowed to come. Heart to Heart Adoptions works with the hospital ahead of delivery to make sure your plan is honored.
No. Heart to Heart provides independent legal counsel at no cost to you before you sign any consent documents.
Before consent is signed, you can change your mind at any point, for any reason. After signing, reversal is only possible in cases of fraud or duress.
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Post-placement support includes ongoing counseling for grief, adjustment, and open adoption contact. It continues at no cost for as long as you need it. We don’t close your case at finalization. We continue to help you.
Disrupted matches are rare. If one occurs, Heart to Heart will support you and help you find another family if you still want to proceed with adoption.
We're here to help you explore your options, without pressure or judgment.