King
Adopted
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King
11 years old
Adopted
King deserves a KINGdom of Love—Could your family be his forever home?
King is a happy, resilient 10-year-old with a heart full of curiosity and a love for adventure. He is currently in the 4th grade, where math is his favorite subject (but he is not the biggest fan of science). When he’s not at school, King enjoys staying active—whether its playing his favorite sport (football), jumping at a trampoline park, or exploring new places. His perfect day would start with a trip to the Dollar Tree, followed by a stop at McDonald’s for a Bic Mac and McFlurry, and then heading to a trampoline park to let loose and have fun. He loves rap music and enjoys video games in his downtime. King has a soft spot for dogs and would love a home with a furry friend. However, cats are not his thing! He’s also not a fan of spiders—so a family that’s willing to help him steer clear of creepy crawlers would be great.When it comes to a forever family, King has a few wishes: He dreams of being adopted by a loving mom (single or married) who is active and engaged in his life. He is open to both Black and White families, and would love to have siblings close to his age (between 10-14). He hopes for a family that can provide structure, support, and fun experiences. He is okay with going to church and hopes his future family will be affectionate and encouraging.King has been through a lot in life, but through it all- he remains strong, thoughtful, and full of potential. King deserves a family that will stick by his side, understand his unique needs, and help him continue to heal and grow. He would benefit from parents who are patient, active, and trauma-informed. Despite his past hardships, King is a survivor!
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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