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Description
of First Coast Adoption Professionals Adoption Agency Services
Adoption
Agency Brochure
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The
Decision to Adopt - 
How
to begin the adoption process -
First
Coast Adoption Professionals coordinate the adoption of either
placement through our adoption agency or a personally identified
child. Birth parent counseling, adoption document preparation
and court appearances necessary to terminate parental rights are
implemented by our adoption professionals culminating in the finalization
and legal adopting of the infant or child.
Domestic
Home Study
Each
home study is conducted to meet the Florida Adoption Statues.
This includes insuring the prospective adoptive family is physically
healthy, financially stable and has a clear criminal and child
abuse history. Background checks are completed, current physicals
must be provided as well as financial documents, letters of reference,
etc. A social worker reviews all of the required documentation
prior to conducting the home visit.
At
the time of the home visit the social worker will address relationships
within the family, involvement with children, current employment
as well as neighborhood and local resources. In addition adoption
issues are discussed including the prospective adoptive parent's
attitude about adopted children, respect for birth families and
adoption education in general.
International
Home Study
This home study must meet the same criteria
as outlined above. In addition to state requirements, an international
study must meet the requirements of the Immigration and Naturalization
Service and the foreign country involved. International home studies
usually require multiple visits prior to the final report being
generated.
Personal
Consultation Services
We offer individual consulting services
to guide you through the adoption process regardless of the adoption
agency or attorney you choose to work with, our staff is dedicated
to your becoming a family or adding to the size of your family.
Our expertise will allow for an adoption professional to personally
counsel you throughout the adoption process. If you are interested
in this valuable service please call Kathleen Stevens,
our adoption program director, for additional information.
Adoption
Application -
Adoption
Fee Schedule -
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