Understanding the Adoption Process in Florida

Wondering how adoption works in Florida? Heart to Heart Adoptions will walk you through every step, making sure you understand your choices and rights.

How Does Adoption Work in Florida?

The process is simpler than you might think:

  1. Reach Out Call, text, or visit our Florida office. 

Tasha from Tallahassee says:

“I was nervous to call, but Wendy made me feel so comfortable from the first hello.”

2. Get Help Right Away

  • Help with rent and bills
  • Medical care set up
  • Support and counseling
  • Whatever else you need

3. Choose a Family

  • Tell us what you want in a family
  • Look through family profiles
  • Decide if you want our matching coordinator, Darla, to facilitate a phone call

Maria from West Palm Beach says:

“I knew right away when I found my baby’s family. They loved the beach like me and wanted to raise my baby with both English and Spanish.”

4. Make Your Plan

  • Decide on the degree of openness
  • Plan your hospital time
  • Choose who you want with you
  • Plan contact after adoption

Steps to Placing a Baby for Adoption

  1. You’re in charge of your adoption plan. We help with:

    • Finding doctors near you
    • Getting to appointments
    • Choosing the perfect family
    • Understanding legal papers
    • Planning hospital time your way
    • Staying in touch after adoption if you want

Can I Change My Mind After Choosing Adoption?

  1. Yes! In Florida, you can change your mind:

    • During your pregnancy
    • At the hospital
    • Until you sign the final papers
    • NOT after papers are signed

DeAndra from Fort Lauderdale said:

“Sharyn told me straight up that I could change my mind. Knowing that helped me feel sure about my choice when I did choose adoption.”

Can I Change My Mind After Choosing Adoption?

Every situation is different. We’ll help you understand:

  • When you need the father’s consent
  • What to do if you can’t find him
  • How to handle disagreements
  • Your legal rights in Florida

 

Have questions? Call/text 689-208-2050. We’ll explain everything in simple terms and support whatever you decide.

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– Choosing the Right Adoption Agency in Florida

– What to Look for in a Florida Adoption Agency

 

 

– What Is Open Adoption?

– Can I See My Baby After Adoption?

– Can I Choose the Adoptive Parents?

– Open vs. Closed Adoption: Which Is Right for You?

– Will My Child Know I Placed Them for Adoption?

– What Is Open Adoption?

– Can I See My Baby After Adoption?

– Can I Choose the Adoptive Parents?

– Open vs. Closed Adoption: Which Is Right for You?

– Will My Child Know I Placed Them for Adoption?

– How to Put My Baby Up for Adoption

– Giving My Baby Up for Adoption: What to Expect

– Steps to Place a Baby for Adoption in Florida

– Can I Put My Baby Up for Adoption After Birth?

– Last-Minute Adoption Help in Florida

– Best Adoption Agencies Near Me in Florida

– What to Consider When Choosing an Adoption Agency

– Questions to Ask an Adoption Agency Before Choosing

– Is Giving My Baby Up for Adoption Bad?

– Will I Regret Placing My Baby for Adoption?

– What Is It Like to Place a Baby for Adoption?

–Can I Get Counseling During the Adoption Process?

– Why Choose Heart to Heart Adoptions?

– Adoption Support for Expecting Mothers in Florida

– Heart to Heart Adoptions Success Stories

– How Does Adoption Work in Florida?

– Steps to Placing a Baby for Adoption

– Can I Change My Mind After Choosing Adoption?

– Do I Need the Father’s Permission for Adoption?

– Common Questions About Adoption in Florida

– Will My Baby Hate Me for Placing Them for Adoption?

– Can I Choose the Adoptive Parents?

– What Happens After I Place My Baby for Adoption?

– Understanding Adoption Laws in Florida

– Do I Need the Father’s Permission for Adoption in Florida?

– What Are My Rights as a Birth Mother?

– Safe Places to Surrender a Baby in Florida