Marshall
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Dominic
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Dominic is a highly motivated and intelligent child.
He enjoys fencing, designing and building things and soaks up any time he gets to spend with animals. Dominic makes friends easily and is known to be very outgoing and forthcoming. He loves to talk and teach people things he knows, specifically anything science related. Dominic is proud of his Italian heritage and would love to travel to Italy one day. He describes himself as smart and caring and feels his friends would describe him as "helpful". Like most boys his age, Dominic enjoys playing outside, playing video games, and reading. Dominic stated he wishes everyone could be treated equally and went on to further explain that he looks up to Martin Luther King, Jr because of his bravery. A perfect day for Dominic would be playing volleyball at the beach, then indulging in some shrimp and crab legs. Dominic would do well in a home with two supportive parents who are very active and engaged in his life. He needs individual attention and enjoys being around others. He would be well suited with a family who has clear boundaries and a lot of patience.
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FAQs
If a child in foster care is in the Heart Gallery, reunification with their biological family was not possible so an adoptive family is needed. Most Heart Gallery children are at least 9 years old, part of a sibling group, and/or have special needs. All children in foster care have experienced abuse, abandonment, and/or neglect; therefore, need support to heal from the trauma they have experienced.
All children are different, with a variety of unique strengths and needs so all types of families are needed. In Florida, you must be at least 21 to adopt a child from foster care. There are no restrictions based on age, race, marital status, or sexual orientation. You may live in a home or apartment that you own or rent. Adoptive parents must have a stable income sufficient to support their family.
In Florida, there is no cost to adopt a child from foster care. In fact, families who adopt may qualify for a monthly adoption subsidy. Health care for children adopted from foster care is covered by Medicaid until age 18. They also receive free tuition at any Florida state college, university, or vocational school.
Federal tax credits and exemptions may also be available. Visit the IRS website to learn more.
Prospective adoptive parents must complete Adoption Orientation, a 36-hour Professional Parenting course, have an approved home study, and approved background screenings. Most importantly, you must be willing to make a lifelong commitment to a child in need.
Yes. One of the benefits of adopting from Florida is having access to a comprehensive case history. You will be given information on the child’s background, medical history, and personality. This information helps you determine if your family is the right fit for the child.
This can vary greatly depending on the situation. However, as a general rule, it usually takes about 12 months from the time a family begins training to the time when a child is placed with the family.
Yes! Your approved home study should be accepted by any child welfare agency. Each circumstance will be assessed to determine if it is appropriate for a child to move out of state. Keep in mind these adoptions can be more complex and take longer, depending on the case.
Adoptions appear to be more stable when parents have flexible and realistic expectations for their children and when they use post-adoption supports to help with challenges.
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