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Florida Adoption Agency Locations — Find Help Near You
Heart to Heart Adoptions has supported Adoption in Florida for more than 25 years.
📞 Florida: Call: 689-208-2050
Heart to Heart Adoptions is a licensed nonprofit adoption agency (FL License #100033775) serving birth mothers statewide across Florida.
The Florida office is based in Gainesville, with case managers Wendy Knowles and Michelle Barrus available to birth mothers in every part of the state.
Whether you are in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, or a smaller community, Heart to Heart can be with you by phone, video, or in person.
Adoption is completely free for birth mothers. Financial help for housing, food, and medical care begins the day you call.
Find adoption help in your part of Florida
Miami & South Florida
Serving Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Hialeah, Hollywood, Coral Springs, and the greater South Florida area
Orlando & Central Florida
Serving Orlando, Kissimmee, Sanford, Ocala, Daytona Beach, and communities across Central Florida.
Tampa Bay
Serving Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakeland, and the full Tampa Bay region.
Jacksonville & Northeast Florida
Serving Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Gainesville, and communities across Northeast Florida.
Tallahassee & the Panhandle
Serving Tallahassee, Pensacola, Panama City, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and the full Florida Panhandle.
Fort Myers & Southwest Florida
Serving Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, and the Gulf Coast corridor.
Palm Beach & the Treasure Coast
Serving West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, and the Treasure Coast.
Rural & Smaller Communities
Serving birth mothers in smaller towns, rural counties, and communities not covered by the larger city pages.
Does Heart to Heart serve birth mothers in all parts of Florida?
Yes. Heart to Heart Adoptions is licensed statewide in Florida (FL License #100033775) and serves birth mothers in every county and community. The Florida office is based in Gainesville, which gives the team direct knowledge of North and North Central Florida. For birth mothers in South Florida, the Tampa Bay area, Jacksonville, the Panhandle, and Southwest Florida, Wendy and Michelle are available by phone, video, and in person when it matters most.
We love Florida and are happy to meet you wherever you are. We provide you with your own case manager. That woman will be with you through the entire pregnancy and after while you still need support. You get 24/7 support, financial assistance calibrated to your local cost of living, free legal counsel, and post-placement counseling.
Does it matter which part of Florida I'm in for the adoption process?
There are not different laws in different parts of the state of Florida. We will make sure that you know your legal rights. These rights include that you can not be pressured into signing anything and that you have the right to assistance. This is true whether you are in Miami Beach or a small Panhandle town. What does vary by location is cost of living. Housing assistance in Miami reflects South Florida rental costs. Support in Jacksonville reflects Northeast Florida costs. Heart to Heart Adoptions does not use a flat statewide formula. Your counselor works with what housing and living expenses actually cost where you are.
We have worked with many hospitals in Florida. They are normally amazing as we work with them about your desires. Heart to Heart coordinates with that hospital’s social work team ahead of time so your plan is known and honored on delivery day.
Can I get in-person support anywhere in Florida?
Yes. Heart to Heart counselors can travel to be with you in person. This means that we will be there supporting you during labor and delivery. We will help with meetings.
“I’m in a small town near Ocala. I thought I’d have to go somewhere bigger, but Wendy came to me.”
— Birth mother, Marion County, FL
If you are in a rural area or a smaller community not listed in the city grid above, call 877-437-3424. Your counselor will tell you exactly how Heart to Heart can support you where you are.
What Kinds of Adoption Are Available in Florida?
- Florida-based help
- Available 24/7 by phone and text, in every part of Florida
- Financial assistance calibrated to your local cost of living
- Hospital coordination with your specific delivery hospital, wherever you are
- Free independent legal counsel before you sign anything
- Post-placement counseling that continues after the adoption is finalized
Is financial help available for housing and living expenses no matter where in Florida I live?
Yes. Florida Statute §63.212 authorizes Heart to Heart to assist with pregnancy-related living expenses statewide — rent, utilities, food, maternity clothing, transportation to medical care, phone, and childcare for other children during appointments. The amount reflects what things actually cost in your part of Florida. South Florida housing costs more than Northwest Florida housing, and your counselor accounts for that.
LEGAL NOTE: Florida Statute §63.212(1)(c) as amended by SB 1322 (2023): living expense assistance during pregnancy and for a reasonable time after birth is permitted statewide without requiring proof of medical necessity..
How do I find a birth mother adoption agency near me in Florida?
The fastest way is to call 877-437-3424 or text 801-563-1000. A Heart to Heart counselor will answer directly — not a voicemail, not an intake form — and will tell you exactly how the agency can help you in your specific location. You can also use the city pages above to find information specific to your part of Florida.
Heart to Heart is not a website that refers you somewhere else. When you call, you reach the agency that will handle your case from first call through post-placement support.
Is this right for your family?
This question deserves an honest answer rather than a reassuring one. Readiness requires more than love and good intentions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get adoption help in Miami?
Yes. Heart to Heart serves birth mothers in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Hialeah, Hollywood, Coral Springs, and all of South Florida.
Can I get adoption help in Orlando?
Yes. Heart to Heart serves birth mothers in Orlando, Kissimmee, Sanford, Ocala, Daytona Beach, and across Central Florida. Counselors are available 24/7 by phone and text, with in-person support when needed.
Can I get adoption help in Tampa?
Yes. Heart to Heart serves the full Tampa Bay region — Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, Bradenton, and Lakeland. The Tampa Bay area is one of Heart to Heart’s most active Florida regions.
Can I get adoption help in Jacksonville?
Yes. Heart to Heart serves Jacksonville and all of Northeast Florida, including St. Augustine, Palm Coast, and Gainesville. Jacksonville is Florida’s largest city by area — Heart to Heart has experience across the full metro.
Can I get adoption help in the Florida Panhandle?
Yes. Heart to Heart serves Tallahassee, Pensacola, Panama City, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and the full Panhandle. Remote counseling is available everywhere; in-person support can be arranged.
Can I get adoption help in a small town or rural area in Florida?
Yes. Heart to Heart serves birth mothers in smaller communities and rural counties throughout Florida. Phone and video counseling are available everywhere in the state, 24 hours a day. Call 877-437-3424 and tell your counselor where you are.
Does it cost more to get help if I'm far from the Gainesville office?
No. All services are completely free to birth mothers regardless of where in Florida you are located. Distance from the office has no effect on what support you receive.
Can Heart to Heart help me if I'm in Florida but want a family from another state?
Yes. Heart to Heart Adoptions places babies with approved families from across the country. You are not limited to Florida families. Interstate adoptions require ICPC coordination, which Heart to Heart handles.
Is the adoption process faster in some parts of Florida than others?
No. The legal process is consistent statewide. The timeline is determined by you and your adoption plan, not by your location.
What if I'm not sure where I'll be when my baby is born?
Call Heart to Heart Adoptions now and tell we’ll listen to you about your situation and what is important to you. One thing we know about you, you are unique and your desires for your life and the life of your baby is specific to you. We know that you might move, or you’re not sure where you can get medical help. We have been with women who need safer housing or need medical advice. Heart to Heart Adoptions has helped birth mothers whose location changed during their pregnancy.
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Whether you're just starting to explore or ready to talk, our compassionate team is here to listen and support you—without pressure or judgment.
You don't have to do this alone.
We're here to walk beside you—every step of the way.
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801-563-1000
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