Become An Adoptive Family

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Right now, more than 90 local children are waiting to meet their forever family in North Central Florida. Their stories vary, but connections of shared experiences are woven through. While these stories can be lined with pain, fear and trauma, hope remains a common thread. These children deserve the love and support of a forever family.

You can be the one to change their story.

PSF has developed a cohesive approach to permanency for children in Circuits 3 and 8 using a family-centered and child-sensitive approach. When a child is removed from their home, the initial focus is on safely reunifying them with their biological parents and strengthening the family. PSF strives to make the experience of children and families who are in need of assistance as natural and supportive as possible. In some cases, however, it does not prove possible to safely reunify children with their parents. In accordance with Florida Statutes, the preferred goal for such children is adoption.

At any given time, Circuits 3 and 8 typically have roughly one-hundred children freed for adoption, meaning that all legal ties to their biological parents have ceased. Also, at any given time between 30-50 of these children are awaiting permanent homes. Typically, certain children stand a likelihood of having to endure a longer wait for a family. These are children over the age of 8 (especially teens), sibling pairs and groups and children who (often due to difficult experiences in their early lives) may present special behavioral and emotional needs.

Consider becoming an adoptive family today. Visit the Heart Gallery section of our website to get to know some of our waiting youth or contact our Recruitment Team at HopePartner@pfsf.org or 352-244-1615 to learn more about the process. Want someone to contact you? Complete the information request below, and a member of our recruitment staff will be in touch within one business day.

Child abuse is preventable
We can help change the lives of many children and teens.

A hallmark of PSF’s system of care is our belief that child abuse is preventable. We have found that by providing resources and supports to families in need on the front end, many can avoid reaching the crises that lead to formal child welfare involvement functions.

Monetary Donations

Monetary donations throughout the year are a huge help to the children we serve. We accept donations by check, which can be mailed to our office or through the Philanthropy Hub link here.

Volunteer

Become part of a team that makes a lasting impact! No matter how much time you have to give, it is enough to make a big difference

Special Events

We often have unique opportunities to partner with us through events that are organized to benefit Partnership for Strong Families

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