The Adoption Authority
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Contact Information
4940 Emerson Street
Suite 103
Jacksonville, FL 32207
United States
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Suite 103
Jacksonville, FL 32207
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The Adoption Authority, Inc. was founded in 2007, by a former foster youth. While working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, the Founder worked with clients who were victims of unethical, coercive, and predatory adoption practices. Due to her personal experiences, our Founder felt strongly that there had to be a better way to provide ethical adoption services. The original vision paved the way to Adoption Authority’s unique model of practice, which relies on evidence-based research, elevates the lived experiences of the individuals we serve, seeks solutions, and focuses on the need for stable healthy family systems.
Adoption Authority’s Mission is to promote stability by providing counseling, education and assistance to women, children and families.
We acknowledge the vulnerability of parents in crisis, and we are dedicated to providing compassion, respect, and loving care to each individual on their unique journey.
Adoption Authority is thrilled to announce we have strategically aligned with Advocates for Children and Families (ACF), another non-profit licensed child placing agency. The Board of Directors and Staff of Adoption Authority and ACF are actively working towards merging both agencies. We invite you to view our Press Release regarding this exciting new partnership.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- 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
Average user rating
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Jan 29, 2020
We have worked Adoption Authority several times in the past couple of years. As an adoption agency in Virginia, we are comforted in knowing their placing agency is supportive and kind to our adoptive families. Most importantly, we are impressed with their level of involvement and emotional support to their expectant parents and birth parents. We are reassured by their ethical practices and facilitating a positive relationship between adoptive families and birth families. They truly want the best for their clients!
Apr 11, 2019
There where a lot of gray areas and a lot of vital information that was not told or explained to me when I discussed what my plan was. I think that this company is good for someone who just dont want any relationship with there child because I kinda felt it was basically a hope I would just place my child and be done with it they kinda let me down and didnt follow through with anything I was looking for in a family or from the agency.
Dec 12, 2018
They are the sweetest group of ladies ever. They helped me with every step along the way and I was blessed with a perfect baby boy! They will forever be apart of our lives.
Nov 25, 2018
I cannot say enough about what a great organization this is. The genuine love and support from the Adoption Authority toward the birth mothers/families they work with is exceptional and, particularly after placement, extremely unique.
If you are a looking to expand your family through adoption, this is the organization you want to work with. We adopted our youngest child through the Adoption Authority and the experience was amazing. We ran into an issue during our adoption journey and the integrity that the Adoption Authority demonstrated in handling the situation speaks volumes to the ethics of this organization.
Nov 15, 2018
After spending time with the staff and director of Adoption Authority, it was evident that they provide top quality care towards their expecting mothers and families. I have had other experiences with other adoption agencies and attorneys, and what I really appreciated about Adoption Authority is their mission to provide ethical adoption practices and educating others. They are truly advocates for all parties involved in adoption.