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Domestic vs. International Adoption

Many families are deciding to adopt domestically rather than internationally. Find out more about both programs.

Alternative Families

More and more birth mothers seek gay and lesbian parents for their adoption plans. Adopt America welcomes alternative families

Getting Started

Figuring out where to begin the process is often confusing. Let us guide you on what to expect

Resources

Financial Assistance

Affording adoption may seem like an overwhelming prospect for many families but there are sources of assistance as well as tax credits and deductions that can help fund an adoption

For Birth Mothers

Okay, you are pregnant and you need help. We can offer assistance and help you through the maze of programs available for you

For Adoptive Parents

There are many issues that you will to decide starting from whether adoption is right for you to the type of adoption situation that you are comfortable with to deciding if interracial adoption works for you.

Find out about us and what we do to help you

Getting Started!

Consultation

Our Director will consult with you on all aspects of adoption including international versus domestic adoption, various types of adoption situations in domestic adoptions such as open versus closed, what to expect from the process, and our agency’s policies and procedures, our Director will explore with you your personal hopes and aspirations for building a family through adoption and will provide honest and forthright insight into the process and the challenges you will face. Contact us or call 305.576.8288 for your free consultation.

Application

Once you complete our application, we will provide our Initial Intake Package which includes a questionnaire that will help us to obtain a clear picture of the type of adoption situation that meets your needs to include race characteristics of the birth parents, the level of communication you seek with the birth parent(s) prior to and after the adoption, background characteristics of the birth mother and various other relevant issues.

Home Study

Your home study is the screening and educational process that prepares and qualifies you the adoption process. We provide home study services for families located in Florida and Alabama and can recommend professionals for families residing in other states.

Pre-Adoption Plan

Our Director will review the information you provide in the Initial Intake Package and your home study and develop a personalized Pre-Adoption Plan that best suits your needs. This plan will provide recommendations on the type of advertising, networking and overall approach to your adoption.

Your Introductory Profile

The purpose of an adoptive family profile is to present who you are to potential birth mothers. We provide families with our Guide, How to Develop a Successful Profile. Our written and audio guidance along with our one on one expert coaching will make this process enjoyable and easy. Our approach is for you to make a positive and beautiful profile that truly expresses who you are to prospective birth parents.