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| Heartland for Children is looking for adoptive families who are interested in becoming a forever family for children in the foster care system. They require a strong family who can provide a loving, safe, and stable environment to help them develop and feel comfortable as part of the family.
Married couples, single adults and legally divorced and widowed adults are eligible to apply to be an adoptive parent. All applicants must be 21 years of age of older. There is no minimum income requirement, but applicants must have legal and stable income that is sufficient to support themselves and their families. There are many benefits to adopting a child or teenager, for instance college tuition is funded by the state of Florida. Call to learn more about all of the benefits offered through adoption. Individuals interested in adopting infants or toddlers are encouraged to contact the following: Florida Baptist Children's Home: (863) 687-8811 Catholic Charities: (863)686-7153 |
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| Q: | What is adoption? |
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| A: | Adoption is making a child permanent and legal member of your family. Adoption means providing a permanent home and a family to a child. It also means providing a child a loving and stable environment, understanding, and guidance so that he or she can reach their full potential. |
| Q: | What children are available for adoption? |
| A: | Children of all ages, races, and ethnic groups. Many are brothers and sisters who need to grow up together. Some children are physically, mentally, or emotionally challenged. View children waiting for a loving home |
| Q: | Why are children in need of an adoptive home? |
| A: | Some have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Others may have handicaps or severe medical needs. |
| Q: | What types of families are needed for these children? |
| A: | Families that have strong support systems and the ability to deal with new experiences. Patience and the ability to make a lifelong commitment to a child are most important. |
Steps to becoming an adoptive parent:
- Participate in training.Please call (863)519-8900 ext. 219 or contact us to inquire about training requirements.
- Complete background screening.
- Complete a health screening.
- Participate in home and health inspections.
- Complete a home study.
If you live in Polk, Hardee, or Highlands Counties and want additional information about how to adopt a child, please contact Suzanne Wiggins at:
(863) 519-8900 ext. 219
For more information on adoption and post-adoption support and resources visit the Adoptive Parent Resource Page at Florida's Center for the Advancement of Child Welfare Practice
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www.adoptflorida.org
Or visit the AdoptUsKids Blog in Spanish. Foro de Mensajes de AdoptUsKids