CONSIDERING YOUR OPTIONS?
WE ARE READY TO HELP
Financial, emotional, and medical help are just a text or phone call away!
CONSIDERING YOUR OPTIONS?
WE ARE READY TO HELP
Financial, emotional, and medical help are just a text or phone call away!
“Adoption is a birth mother’s selfless act of choosing her child’s Destiny”
- Tammi J. Driver
Choosing adoption for your baby is a deeply personal decision that deserves careful consideration. Adoption can provide your child with a stable and loving environment that you may currently be unable to provide. It offers them opportunities for growth, education, and a bright future.
Adoption also allows you to select the adoptive parents, ensuring your baby will be raised by individuals who are ready and excited to embrace parenthood. You can establish an open adoption plan which offers you the opportunity to maintain a connection with your child and be involved in their life as they grow. This can provide reassurance that you'll always have a place in your child's future.
Adoption can also provide you with emotional and practical support during a challenging time. Adoption agencies offer counseling and resources to help you navigate this process, ensuring you're making a decision that aligns with your values and aspirations. Remember, choosing adoption demonstrates your profound love for your child; you're making a courageous choice that prioritizes their well-being and opportunities.
Ensuring the safety and well-being of your child is paramount when considering adoption. Reputable adoption agencies rigorously screen and evaluate potential adoptive families to ensure they can provide a safe and nurturing environment for your baby.
Adoptive families undergo thorough background checks, home visits, and interviews to assess their suitability. These checks include criminal history, financial stability, and references. This process aims to verify their ability to provide a secure and loving home for your child.
Furthermore, you have the opportunity to be involved in selecting the adoptive family. Adoption agencies often provide profiles of potential parents, allowing you to learn about their backgrounds, values, and aspirations. This empowers you to choose a family that aligns with your vision for your child's upbringing.
Many adoptive families also participate in education and training to prepare for parenthood through adoption. This commitment indicates their dedication to creating a safe and nurturing environment for your child's growth.
In open adoptions, you can establish ongoing communication with the adoptive family, allowing you to maintain a connection and monitor your child's well-being. This transparency provides additional reassurance about the environment your child will be raised in.
Ultimately, adoption agencies prioritize the safety and happiness of the child, and their thorough evaluation processes help ensure that the chosen adoptive family can provide a secure and loving home.
Absolutely. You have the opportunity to choose the adoptive family for your baby. Many adoption agencies recognize the importance of allowing birth parents to have a say in selecting the family that will provide a loving and nurturing home for their child.
Adoption agencies often provide profiles of prospective adoptive families, which include details about their backgrounds, values, lifestyles, and aspirations. These profiles give you insights into the families and help you make an informed decision about who will raise your child.
This choice empowers you to find a family that aligns with your vision for your child's upbringing. You can consider factors such as the family's values, beliefs, parenting style, and the environment they can offer your baby. This process ensures that your child will be placed in a home where they will receive the care and love you desire for them.
Additionally, some adoption agencies offer opportunities for communication and meetings with the prospective adoptive family before finalizing any decisions. This allows you to establish a connection and build trust, providing you with peace of mind about the future well-being of your child.
Choosing the adoptive family for your baby is a significant decision that solidifies your commitment to your child's future. Your agency will work closely with you to understand your preferences and help you find the right family for your child's journey ahead.
Yes, in many cases, you have the opportunity to meet the adoptive family. Adoption agencies recognize the importance of this step and often facilitate meetings between birth parents and prospective adoptive parents.
Meeting the adoptive family allows you to get to know them on a personal level, ensuring that you feel comfortable and confident in your decision. It also provides you with the chance to ask questions, share your hopes and expectations for your child's future, and gain a better understanding of the family's values and parenting style.
These meetings can take various forms, from in-person meetings to video calls or even exchanges of letters and emails. The goal is to establish a connection that helps build trust and provides you with a clear picture of the family's commitment to raising your child in a loving and supportive environment.
Remember, the level of contact you have with the adoptive family can vary based on your preferences. Some birth parents choose ongoing contact through open adoption arrangements, while others opt for more limited communication. It's important to communicate your desires to the adoption agency so they can work with you and the adoptive family to create a plan that aligns with everyone's needs and comfort levels.
Absolutely. Many adoption agencies recognize the importance of maintaining a connection and ensuring you're informed about your baby's well-being after the birth. Open adoption arrangements, which are becoming increasingly common, allow you to stay connected with your child as they grow.
Through open adoption, you and the adoptive family can establish a plan for ongoing communication. This can include letters, emails, phone calls, video chats, and even in-person visits, depending on the preferences of both parties. This arrangement allows you to witness your child's milestones, growth, and development firsthand.
Moreover, open adoption can provide you with peace of mind, knowing that your child is thriving in a safe and nurturing environment. It helps answer questions that may arise over the years and allows you to maintain a meaningful relationship with your child.
If you prefer a more private arrangement, semi-open or mediated communication can also be established. In such cases, the adoption agency can act as an intermediary, sharing information about your child's well-being while respecting your privacy.
It's important to discuss your preferences and desires regarding post-adoption communication with your adoption agency. They will work with you and the adoptive family to establish a plan that ensures your comfort and your child's best interests. Your involvement can be as much or as little as you're comfortable with, allowing you to find the balance that feels right for you and your child.
The following lists are some, but not all, of the cities & towns we serve in FL & TN
Florida
St. Petersburg
Tampa
Clearwater
Tarpon Springs
Pinellas Park
Seminole
Sarasota
Valrico
Carrollwood
Wesley Chapel
Temple Terrace
Brandon
Lake Magdalene
Citrus Park
Bradenton
Gainesville
Palm Bay
Orlando
Daytona Beach
Lakeland
Kissimmee
Haines
Sanford
Cape Coral
Port St. Lucie
Kissimmee
Lake Wales
Bartow
Brooksville
Dade City
Deltona
Altamonte Springs
Ocala
Winter Haven
Melbourne
Oviedo
Winter Garden
Avon Park
Sebring
Arcadia
Punta Gorda
Fort Myers
Sanibel
Bonita Springs
Leesburg
Miami
Hialeah
Fort Lauderdale
Pembroke Pines
Hollywood
Naples
Englewood
Port Charlotte
Miramar
Coral Springs
Miami Gardens
Pompano Beach
West Palm Beach
Davie
Miami Beach
Plantation
Sunrise
Boca Raton
Deerfield Beach
Boynton Beach
Lauderhill
Weston
Delray Beach
Homestead
Tamarac
Wellington
Coconut Creek
Margate
East & Middle TN:
Knoxville
Farragut
Sevierville
Oak Ridge
Lenoir City
Maryville
Alcoa
Clinton
Cleveland
Chattanooga
Greeneville
Athens
Morristown
Rogersville
Bristol
Elizabethton
Jonesborough
Gray
Erwin
Piney Flats
Oneida
Huntsville
Helenwood
Winfield
Robbins
Maryville
Jefferson City
Dandridge
Sevierville
Pigeon Forge
Nashville
Brentwood
Franklin
Mount Juliet
Smyrna
Hendersonville
Goodlettsville
Murfreesboro
Nolensville
Clarksville
Spring Hill
Cookeville
Gallatin
Columbia
Madison
Fairview
Manchester
Ashland City
Hermitage
Lebanon
Thompson’s Station
McMinnville
Waverly
Carthage
Chapel Hill
Portland
Destiny Adoption Services
Destiny Adoption is a private child placing agency serving Florida and Tennessee. For more information, please contact us.
St. Pete Office
4120 5th Ave N. Suite #7
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 202-8966
Knoxville Office
7715 Oak Ridge Hwy, Suite F
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865)444-3847
Nashville Office
1606 Porter Road #400
Nashville, TN 37206
(615)206-7552
Florida Lic# 100079601
Tennessee Lic# 22051
Child Abuse Prevention Agency Lic# 22050
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