Why we don’t say, “Giving my baby up for adoption”
As an adoption agency, we get lots of phone calls from expectant mothers that start out with the phrase, “I’m thinking about giving my baby up for adoption in Florida.” While we certainly understand what they mean, and support them as much as possible in their decision, we prefer to use adoption positive language in …
Giving Baby Up For Adoption During the Holidays
“It’s almost Thanksgiving, and I just found out that I’m pregnant. I’d like to give baby up for adoption, but not sure what to do next. ” An unplanned pregnancy is what it is – unplanned. But what is important right now is that you know that you aren’t alone and that there are people …
A Day in the Life of an Adoption Caseworker
Many days, I am left juggling my various responsibilities – wife, mother, adoption social worker, etc. I wear so many more hats on a daily basis, but I wear these three nonstop and I wear them proudly. Even though these three responsibilities take up all of my time, they are my favorite three hats to …
One Way To Give This November: The St. Frances Fund
It’s no secret that the cost of adoption in Florida, and across the country, can be staggering for many adoptive families. That’s why Heart of Adoptions Alliance, Inc. has partnered with the St. Frances Fund to help assist families with covering adoption-related costs and fees, as well as medical expenses for special-needs adoptions. The reason …
National Adoption Month in Florida
Each November, Heart of Adoptions, Inc. looks forward to celebrating National Adoption Month. This is a time for us to recognize and honor how adoption enhances and enriches the lives of children and families all across the country. It also gives us the opportunity to look forward and discuss the future of Florida adoption, and …
The Effects of Childhood Exposure to Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a silent threat that is putting thousands of women and children at risk every day. Children who witness or experience abuse can live with the effects of their trauma into their teenage years and adulthood, leaving them with a higher risk of developing mental and emotional disorders and damaging their long-term development. …
Will I get paid to put baby up for adoption in Florida?
Facing an unplanned pregnancy in Florida is never easy, but it’s certainly more challenging when dealing with financial hardship. Heart of Adoptions Inc., hopeful adoptive families, and even the courts understand this and believe that women facing an unplanned pregnancy should be entitled to some financial help, as it could affect their ability to work …
The Matching Process – How it Works
Every Florida adoption agency is different. We all have our set of best practices, and although the adoption process may feel the same agency-to-agency, there are little differences that help some agencies stand out. Today, we’d like to walk you through how the “Matching Process,” works at Heart of Adoptions, Inc. For those of you …
DCF Versus Private Adoption in Florida
If my child has been taken into state custody, can I still create an adoption plan? If your child has been taken into state custody by the Florida Department of Children and Families, you are still able to choose adoption for your child as long as your parental rights have not been terminated. While choosing …
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