Adoption
Start your adoption journey here!
If there is anything we know - it is that children belong with families.
Every child deserves a loving, permanent home.
Many children in foster care—especially teenagers, sibling groups, and those with special emotional or medical needs—are waiting for families to open their hearts and homes. While infants and toddlers rarely become available for adoption, there are many incredible children in need of a forever family.
Adopting through the foster care system can be both challenging and deeply rewarding. These children need strong, supportive families to provide love, stability, and a sense of belonging.
Across the U.S., thousands of children are waiting for adoption—including right here in our community. Heartland for Children helps connect families with children in need, and Florida’s state adoption system offers valuable benefits such as tuition waivers, health insurance, secure legal process, and ongoing support services. Are you ready to change a child’s life?
Can I Adopt?
Almost anyone is eligible to apply to become an adoptive parent — you may be single, married, divorced, or widowed. You may currently have children, or not. You may own a home, or rent. There is no minimum income requirement, but applicants must have legal and stable income that is sufficient to support themselves and their families prior to adopting. There are many benefits to adopting a child or teenager; for instance, college tuition for children in care is funded 100% by the state of Florida.
THE ADOPTION PROCESS
Step 1
Call our Adoptions Team at 863-519-8900 x 223!
Step 2
Sign up for an Adoption Information Session.
Step 3
Take the FREE Adoption Training course to ready your family for adoption. This course takes about 21 hours total.
Step 4
Paperwork and selection includes your background check, health screening, and helps us choose the best match for your family.
Step 5
The Adoption Home Study allows our team to learn more about your desire to adopt, and how adoption would fit into your lifestyle.
Step 6
Once your family has been approved, a HFC Recruitment Specialist will help you match with a child, guiding you in the rest of the process.
Step 7
The Adoption Finalization includes a visitation and
at least a 3-month supervision period prior
to the finalization!