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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Jul 16, 2018
The staff at Gift of Life Adoptions work tirelessly to show their compassion and commitment to providing the best adoption experience possible to both the birth mother/parents and the adoptive families. When you call Gift of Life for information you are met with a crew that is thorough, informative, understanding and kind. Recent staff changes seem to have had a positive effect on the office. The executive director and legal assistant are more than qualified for their positions and do a wonderful job. I would recommend this agency to those who are interested in adoption.
Jul 16, 2018
Staff was so wonderful and it was the best experience despite being super hard! Jessica Williams helped me through so much and made the experience all the better! Would recommend to anyone that is looking for a wonderful home for their child!
Mar 07, 2018
Gift of Life Adoptions was a phenomenal agency to work with in bringing our baby boy home with care, compassion and professionalism. We are so grateful for their willingness to go above and beyond on availability and for their open communication throughout the entire process. We could tell that the staff here cared about birth mothers and adopting families and we are so grateful for the open relationship we will continue to have with our son's birthmother.
Feb 26, 2018
The staff is always super helpful and very attentive to their clients needs.
Feb 26, 2018
The staff at gift of life adoptions really help me alot. I had to do the hardest thing in my life but I only wanted what was best for my son the staff has really been here for me I thank each and everyone of them for everything they have done for me and my son y'all are a great sopport