Florida Adoptions

The state of Florida, like many other states, is teeming with children who live in the foster care system. Many of these kids only want a loving family that will care for them, celebrating birthdays and accomplishments. Fortunately, adoptions in Florida are relatively straightforward, affording those who want children a predictable path to take.

Steps to Child Adoptions in Florida

If you want to adopt a child in Florida, the first step to take is to visit an orientation to get an idea of the process you will be committing to before you start; it is never as simple as it seems.

After you have attended an adoption orientation, you will be asked to call Florida’s Adoption Info Center at 1-800-96-ADOPT. You will then be matched with a counselor who can help you maneuver the adoption waters. At this point, you should contact BCN Law Firm and find your own representation, someone to support your adoption goals.

Safety as a Top Concern

One of the most important components of the approval process is known as the home study. Background checks at the local and state level will be conducted; you will need to provide references from work and school officials as well as family references. A counselor will come out to your home and you will be asked why you want to adopt, your personal philosophy, your parenting style, finances, the status of your marriage and more. information.

Getting to Know your New Family Member

Before an adoption becomes official, you will be paired with your child so that you can get to know each other. Over a period of months, you’ll spend more and more time together until it almost feels awkward when he or she is not around. There will be a transition period after which your child lives with you all the time, and the adoption counselors come out to visit every so often to check up on both of you. Legal adoptions can take anywhere from months to years to complete–there are no established requirements for how long it can take.

How We Can Help

When you are ready to adopt and need representation to present your case, give BCN Law a call. We want to help you complete your family and give a Florida child a new beginning with loving parents. For more information, or questions about the adoption process, call us today at (352)-394-2103.