Gift of Life Adoptions, Inc.
The waiting time for match is currently averaging 6-24 months. Waiting time varies greatly depending on the adoptive parent’s openness to both birth parent contact and social and medical issues.
Our staff includes an Attorney who practices exclusively in adoption law.
The Laws in the State of Florida are very adoption friendly.
Gift of Life Adoptions is one of the largest adoption agencies in the State of Florida, located in the Tampa Bay area since 1994. We are a private agency, licensed through the Florida Department of Children and Family Services. We have wonderful relationships with our past families, many of which reside outside the state of Florida.
Services and information
- Adoption
- Other
Requirements to become a foster parent
Many adults are eligible to become foster parents in their state but do not always realize it. Each state in the U.S. has regulations and requirements for licensing foster parents. Florida does not require parents to own a large home or quit their jobs and become stay-at-home parents. Florida foster parents must:
- Be 21 years of age or older
- Prove good health and ability to care for a child
- Maintain a stable income
- Pass a background screening
- Finish 30 hours of foster parent training
- Complete a Home Study
The required training course is free to aspiring foster parents. It helps parents learn how to foster children and become licensed to provide foster care in Florida.
Ratings and Reviews
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Dec 31, 2020
Communication with Gift of Life was challenging. Getting anyone to respond to a simple phone call was exhausting. Estimates birth mother expenses were way off. I had to ask for things repeatedly. I don’t think this was intentional, I really think they are a busy agency that just needs more adoption coordinators so they can be more attentive.
Dec 02, 2020
I really loved working with Gift of Life.They were very understanding and helped me a lot.
Nov 01, 2020
Staff and supervisor was great to work with, very supportive and easy to get ahold of if needed. I love the adoptive parents!
Aug 04, 2020
Wonderful Staff and very knowledgeable of the process. Will help you through every step!
Jul 29, 2020
Gift of life is fantastic!! Could not recommend them enough, very helpful and friendly staff.