Teegan
Adopted
Omar, Jayson & Andrew
Adopted
Looking forward to the next chapter
Omar is the caretaker of the group and always makes sure his siblings are well taken care of. He likes to play football, swim, and play video games. Omar is most proud when he wins at Fortnite and likes listening to rap. He’s not picky when it comes to a dream vacation, as long as it’s on an island. He’d like his adoptive family to know he’s a “good kid.” This athletic young man is ALL about football! Jayson loves playing football. His perfect day would be spent…playing football all day. When he grows up he wants to…. play football. One day he’d like to be famous for… playing football. For fun, he likes to… play football. As a side note: Jayson also likes playing basketball, is a fast runner, enjoys playing video games, and likes dogs. AND did we mention, he LOVES football? The littlest of the bunch, Andrew has lots of energy and has several different interests. His most favorite things to do are ride his bike, listen to music, and play video games with friends. These brothers would do best in a family with a strong father figure and a nurturing, but strong mother. They have been through a lot and it will take a lot of time and effort for them to gain your trust and open up to the idea of living in a family setting. The ideal family would be committed, no matter what, to helping the brothers bond, understand healthy family dynamics, and nurture all of their personal interests.
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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