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Upcoming Events

  • Woman of Valor: A Tribute to Iris Young
  • 3/1/2012, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  • JFCS annual event honoring former Executive Director Iris Young to be held at Epping Forest Yacht Club. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Heather Corey at (904) 394-5727 for more information.
  • JFCS Board Meeting
  • 3/14/2012, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  • "Praying With Lior"
  • 3/15/2012, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  • This program is FREE and open to the public. Koleinujax at Jewish Family Family & Community Services and the JCA are co-sponsoring a repeat performance of the much acclaimed and award winning documentary film "Praying With Lior". This film follows the challenges and triumphs of Lior, a 12-year old boy with Down Syndrome, as he prepares for his Bar Mitzvah. For more information, call Naomi Mirensky at 394-5777 or nmirensky@jfcsjax.org.
  • JFCS Board Meeting
  • 5/9/2012, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  • JFCS Board Meeting
  • 6/13/2012, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

The Decision to Adopt

First Coast Adoption Professionals Adoption Agency

Adopting a child can be a wonderful and fulfilling life experience. At the same time, it is a serious, long-term commitment that should be considered carefully.

Florida Families

  • We work directly with adoptive parents coordinating complete and individual Adoption Plans
  • We provide birth parent counseling throughout the pregnancy as well as after placement
  • We provide document preparation and court appearances
  • We provide all professional services to finalize the adoption

Out-of-State Families

  • Includes all services provided to Florida families listed above
  • All work and documentation needed to facilitate approval by the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children

How to begin the Adoption Process

Please fill out and return the initial Adoption Application. You can complete our online adoption application, download and print our adoption agency application or call First Coast Adoption Professionals at 904-394-5763.

Once we receive your application and fee, we will send you an adoption packet. Please review, fill out all pertinent information and return to us at: FCAP, 6261 Dupont Station Court, E., Jacksonville, Florida 32217.

We will then arrange our first consultation with you, discuss your fee structure, schedule your home study and help you create your profile.

Please see our updated fee schedule insert for the cost of services provided through First Coast Adoption Professionals.