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Adoptive Parent Resources Page

This page provides resources and information for prospective and current adoptive parents.  Here you will find information on becoming an adoptive parent of a child from the child welfare system.  You can view Florida laws pertaining to adoption, information on the benefits of adoption, and resources for post-adoption support.

 

 Information on Becoming an Adoptive Parent
Adoption in Florida (The Florida Bar, Mar'07)
General information on the legal process of adoption in Florida. Information is not specific to children within the child welfare system.
Adoption Tax Credit (IRS)
Link to IRS.gov's Topic # 607 regarding the adoption tax credit.
"Answering the Call" Family Pocket Guide
From AdoptUSKids, this guide was developed so prospective parents could keep track of contact information and progress toward becoming an adoptive parent.
Children Currently Available for Adoption (DCF)
User inputs choices and this site filters results from current database.
Explore Adoption: Finding Families for Florida's Kids (AdoptFlorida.org)
Link to Florida Adoption information website that provides general information on the process of adoption of special needs children. You can also search for available children.
Florida's Adoption Information Center
This website provides general information on adoption including adoption subsidy and the adoption reunion registry.
Heart Gallery of Florida
Includes photos of children available for adoption in Fl and links to local Fl Heart Galleries.
Helping Your Foster Child Transition to Your Adoptive Child (Mar'05)
From Child Welfare Information Gateway, this "Factsheet for Families" provides information for families who are adopting their foster child.
One Church One Child of Florida, Inc.
OCOC works in conjunction with DCF and provides adoption related services throughout Florida
Openness in Adoption (Feb'03)
This "Factsheet for Families" offers guidance in determining the extent to which communication with birth families should continue post-adoption.
Transracial and Transcultural Adoption (1994)
From Child Welfare Information Gateway, this factsheet provides information to families who are considering adopting a child of a different race and/or culture.

 Post Adoption Support Resources and Information
Florida Resources
Adoptive Parent Support Groups in Florida (CWIG)
(Will connect on second attempt.)
Children's Home Society Post Adoption Resources
For families who adopted through Florida DCF/CBC. (Contact info is based in Jacksonville.)
Florida Adoptive Parent Support Groups (Oct'09)
Listing of available support groups by district and circuit.
Florida's Adoption Reunion Registry (AdoptFlorida.com)
If two or more people affected by an adoption in Florida list themselves on the registry, then FARR gets them in touch with both parties. Fee may be waived.
Sylvia Thomas Center
Support, training, mentoring, and a resource library for adoptive families. Based in Hillsborough County.
General Resources
Financial Strategies and Resources for Adoptive Families
Guidelines for good financial management, including assistance from federal and state adoption subsidy programs for adoptive parents of U.S. children with special needs.
Helping Classmates Understand Adoption (Adoptive Families Magazine, 2005)
Information adoptive parents can share with their child's teacher and class, with adoption facts, common questions and answers, and guidelines for talking about adoption with children.
Parenting the Adopted Adolescent (CWIG, 1995)
"Factsheet for Families" that addresses child development, typical adolescent behavior, special issues of adopted teenagers, when parents should become concerned, and steps parents can take to make these difficult years more manageable.
Parenting Your Adopted Pre-Schooler (2009)
From the Child Welfare Information Gateway, a fact sheet for adoptive families.
Post-Adoption Services
Participant handouts from NCWRC's Adoption Competency Curriculum.
Post-Adoption Services for Families (CWIG, 2006)
"Factsheet for Families" that discusses when services may be necessary, types of services available, how to access them, and how to pay for them.
Resources for Adoptive Families (NACAC)
Links to articles on Parenting and Special Needs.
Selecting and Working with an Adoption Therapist (CWIG, 2005)
"Factsheet for Families" that offers practical advice for families on selecting and working with a mental health service provider to address adoption issues.

 Additional Resources and Links
2008 Tax Guide for Foster and Adoptive Parents and Kinship Caregivers
Publication from the National Foster Parent Association offers information pertaining to Federal Tax Benefits
A Coordinated Response to Child Abuse and Neglect - The Foundation for Practice
From the Children's Bureau Child Abuse and Neglect User Manual Series, provides and overview of the Child Welfare System
Adoption Clubhouse
Link to site from the National Adoption Center designed by adoption professionals for children who have been adopted.
Child Welfare Acronyms
Center-developed listing of common acronyms used by child welfare professionals in Florida.
Fostering a Future Scholarship
The Capital One Fostering a Future Scholarship is open to children adopted from foster care to provide increased opportunities for advanced education.
Independent Living Resources
Resources for teens and their caregivers.
Local Community Based Care (CBC) Agencies
Listing includes contact information and links to websites for Florida agencies that provide Foster Care and Adoption services in Florida.
National Adoption Center
This site provides resources and information for families and professionals seeking permanency for children in foster care.
North American Council on Adoptable Children
The NACAC strives to educate and empower parents and youth, provide needed support to families and professionals, and help the child welfare system achieve better outcomes for children and families.
Parenting Resources
This Center resource page provides information and resources on general parenting and parenting children with special needs.
Safety and Prevention Resources
Safety resources and information for parents and caregivers.

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