Adoption
We all know children are special, but adopted children are chosen.
Adoption provides a sense of stability for a child. It means the child has a ‘forever family’ that will be there for them through the good times and the challenges.
While becoming a parent through adoption is time-consuming, it’s worth the effort. And the process makes the chosen child a legal member of the adoptive family, with all the rights and privileges of a biological child.
Consider adopting a child. You’ll give them the love and security they deserve and a family they can call their own.
Who Can Adopt a Child and How Do I Get Started?
People of all ages, races and beliefs are eligible to become adoptive parents. There is no marital, educational or financial prerequisite that must be met for consideration.
To get started, please completer our contact form, and a member of our team will reply within five to seven business days.
General Adoption Information
Adoption is permanent for children who have been permanently removed from their homes and reside with foster parents, relatives or other caring adults. We work in partnership with our case management agencies to ensure the timeliest adoption for those in our care.
Many factors impact the permanent placement of children and can include:
- Age of the child.
- Whether they are part of a sibling group.
- Their gender identification.
- Medical, emotional and developmental needs.
If you are interested in providing a “forever home” for a child in foster care, call us at 407-725-2170.
What to Consider?
Some things to keep in mind when pursuing adoption:
- Why do I want to adopt a child?
- Can I provide a stable home for a child?
- Am I ready to open my heart to a child’s needs?
- Is this child a substitute for a lost child or another person?
- Am I willing to go through the paperwork and various other requirements to have a child?
- How will I handle friends’ and family members’ questions and comments about adoption?
- Can I love this child as my own?
- How will I deal with my child’s questions about their birth parents?
- When will I tell my child about adoption?
- Can I afford to take another person into my family?
Traits of Successful Adoptive Families
- A true acceptance of the child’s differences.
- The ability to measure success in small steps.
- A firm belief in commitment.
Child Adoptions Facilitated
Each year, we bring together children and families to begin a new life together. To date, we’ve found “forever homes” for more than 1,500 children.
Year Number of Children Placed in Forever Homes
2006 98
2007 89
2008 76
2009 71
2010 76
2011 59
2012 71
2013 60
2014 75
2015 76
2016 70
2017 94
If you are interested in finding out more about adopting a child in Brevard, Orange, Osceola or Seminole County, please contact us or see our frequently asked questions about adoptions.
