Adoption
After many years of trying to conceive a child, unsuccessfully,
many couples turn to adoption. An adopted child can bring joy to any home
and fill a void so many couples have experienced for years. Reasons to
consider placing a child for adoption may involve lifestyles, emotional
instability, finances and more. No matter what the reason, it is never
an easy decision and can haunt the birth mother for years.
Releasing a child to be adopted is the most
loving gift that a birth mother can give. She needs support, advice
and caring. The Law Office of Charlene Francis specializes in providing
comprehensive and individual adoption services to adoptive parents and
birth parents in a professional and supportive environment, including
International, domestic, special-needs, interstate, stepparent and minority
adoptions. We can help with assistance to birth mothers such as, living
expenses, transportation, medical care and counseling in a confidential
& supportive environment.
Adoption is a decision you can feel good about,
and The Law Office of Charlene Francis is here to advise and help.
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Birth Parent Information (FAQ) (will open in a new page)
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Adoptive Parent Information (FAQ) (will open in a new page)
Links of Interest
• A Child Waits
Foundation
We provide low interest loans for families who have exhausted other financial
options and could not proceed with their adoption without our help.
• First
Coast Womans Services
Pregnancy forces you to make choices. FCWS gives you accurate information
to help you make these choices.
• National
Adoption Foundation
The NAF was established in 1994 by adoptive parents who understand
the unmet needs adoptive families have for financial support and advocacy.
• Catholic
Charities
Adoption services serves the needs of birth families, adoptive families
and adoptee's throughout their lives. We are licensed as a Child Placing
agency by the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services.
Any link or links contained at this site
is for convenience only, and does not constitute a referral to, or endorsement
of, the linked services or persons.
