Jewish Family & Community Services

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Contact Information

8540 Baycenter Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32256
United States

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DayHours
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

Average user rating

3.8 / 5
Rating breakdown
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Shaya Hauptman
Dec 25, 2018

Amazing staff and services. A++

Rating: 5

Connie Weisman
Nov 06, 2018

Nice people

Rating: 5

Doug Ferrell
Apr 22, 2018

Great

Rating: 5

Mildred Wilcox
Mar 15, 2018

Jewish families went the extra mile and resolved my issues, Rebecca and supervisor Robert were very caring and patient as they helped work through my concerns, confusion and fears. Thanks for treating me with respect and dignity through the past couple of weeks. Pleasure meeting and working with u on the adoption process of my grandkids.

Rating: 3

Matthew Birt
Mar 12, 2018

Awesome services. Cares about families and the community. Highly recommend services to anyone in need of assistance.

Rating: 5