Adoption

Considering adoption? You’ve come to the right place.

We’ve been bringing families together through adoption since 1902.

Adoption from foster care

Hundreds of Florida children are waiting for a family to call theirs forever. You could turn their dream into a reality.

Most of these children are older than age 7 and have brothers and sisters. Many also have special behavioral and/or emotional needs that require steadfast commitment and extra care from their families.

Call us. Then, get ready for your journey:

Attend an orientation session
Complete 21 hours of specialized training
Complete a thorough home study (we’ll ask lots of questions!)
Complete a home health inspection by the Department of Health
Complete background, employment and reference checks
Get ready to change lives – including your own

Age requirements

You must be at least 21 years old and in good health

Adopting an infant through private adoption
Families living in Northeast Florida (Jacksonville area) may work with CHS to adopt an infant through private adoption.

We proudly uphold the reputation of “Florida’s most trusted adoption organization,” and we guarantee confidential lifetime maintenance of all adoption records.

Call us today at 904-493-7744 to learn more and to begin your adoption journey.

Pregnant?
If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy, it can be scary and overwhelming. You’re not alone!

No matter where in Florida you live, CHS can help. View the services we provide, and call us at 904-415-5086 to learn more about your options.

Post-Adoption Support
In Jacksonville and Pensacola, our team provides resources, guidance and in-home counseling to families following adoption. Our goal is to strengthen families and enable them to understand and effectively work through trauma that the children may have previously endured.

In Tallahassee, our team provides support and guidance to families following adoption. Our goal is to act as a support system to adoptive families helping them gain access to the unique resources available to help their children realize their full potential.

In Palm Beach, our team provides resources, guidance and counseling to families following adoption. Join us for monthly support groups to connect with our adoptive families and build a strong support system for kids, teens and parents.

Learn more about our guidance