Jewish Family & Community Services
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Contact Information
8540 Baycenter Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32256
United States
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Jacksonville, FL 32256
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Serving Northeast Florida since 1917
Creating Loving Families Through Adoption
First Coast Adoption Professionals has the extensive knowledge to help adoptive families find the right child for them. Our adoptions are usually semi-open, meaning the birth mother has active participation in selecting adoptive parents. We guide you through every step of the process, from the initial application to the final adoption. Most importantly, we give you the emotional support to deal with the inevitable ups and downs of an adoption.
Broad Geographic Reach
First Coast Adoption Professionals is licensed as an agency in Florida, Connecticut and New York and works with a wide variety of other agencies across the United States. Our large geographic range gives us more flexibility in finding the right homes for children.
Home Studies
Since we guide you through the entire adoption process, our licensed staff also conducts state-regulated home studies and post-placement visits. These studies help us get to know you, your family members and the home environment you would provide to an adopted child.
The in-depth study includes review of your background, employment, income, education, lifestyle, values, family life and more. We conduct home studies not only to comply with state law, but to also help us make the best match possible for both you and the child.
Services and information
- Adoption
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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Nov 12, 2021
These people are liars and they cover up a lot of wrongful situations they are dishonest and unloyal people they explode your personal business out and blaim you for it
Oct 29, 2021
Great overall experience with my therapist! Always professional, prompt, and on time. Great location when they were doing in person visits. Nice and clean and friendly front desk staff. Would highly recommend for your therapy needs.
May 17, 2021
Work here. Awesome place to work.
Mar 31, 2021
Jewish Family Services have been a life saving resource for my family! My daughter was struggling and needed support that I was not sure how to give. Since working with her counselor she has grown exponentially. I could not be more thankful for the wonderful care that she has received.
Mar 31, 2021
It literally took 9 years to find a therapist that work well with me. Nicole Davidson-Harshaw is thee best therapist at Jewish Families hands down! Ms. Nicole has taught me new skills to use in my everyday life. Every week when I meet with my therapist it's always something new to work on with her!