Yes! Many single parents in Jacksonville have successfully adopted. If you're 25 or older with a stable home environment, we’ll guide you through Florida’s adoption process, including background checks and the home study.

Jacksonville has a wonderful, welcoming adoption community, with support groups and professionals dedicated to helping single parents through the process. Our team is happy to connect you with resources to make your journey to parenthood as smooth as possible.

Florida law allows adoption at 18, but our agency typically works with Jacksonville parents who are 25 and older, financially stable, and able to pass a home study.

Home study providers in Jacksonville evaluate your living environment, financial profile, and overall readiness to adopt. We’ll usher you through the process and ensure you’re well-prepared for anything that comes up.

Each adoption is different. Some birth parents prefer occasional updates, while others choose in-person visits. Jacksonville has several family-friendly meeting spots where adoptive and birth families can connect if they choose.

We’ll help you and the birth parents determine a level of communication that works for everyone while keeping your child’s best interests at heart.

Most Jacksonville families complete their adoption between 13 to 16 months. The city’s adoption professionals, local resources, and strong adoption network contribute to shorter wait times compared to the national average.

We keep you updated throughout the process, ensuring you’re fully prepared for each milestone.

If your child is born in Jacksonville, finalization typically occurs in a Florida family court; we work hard to make this process as simple as possible.

The process can be moved along faster with judges who allow virtual appearances and when adoptive parents collaborate with qualified attorneys who facilitate a smooth finalization process.

Your adoption attorney can walk you through the specific legal requirements for your case.

Our team of experts will walk you through every exciting milestone, from selecting a Jacksonville home study provider to matching with a birth mother and finalizing your adoption. You won’t have to handle paperwork, legal steps, or training alone — We are by your side.

With Angel Adoption, most Jacksonville families complete their adoption within 13 to 16 months, which is significantly faster than the national average — 2 to 7 years. Your journey begins with a consultation, and from there, we take care of the logistics while you prepare for your new baby.

Yes! You can share your gender preference with us. While being open to either gender may shorten the wait time, we respect your family’s wishes and are excited to work with you to find your best match.

Since Jacksonville has a strong adoption network, families often have more options than might be found in smaller communities.

After finalization, your child will receive a new Florida birth certificate listing you as the legal parents. If your child was born in a Jacksonville hospital, the vital records office will process the updated certificate. This document holds the same legal standing as any birth certificate and this documentation does not indicate adoption.

Yes! Many families from outside Jacksonville adopt babies born here. Our team coordinates all the details, from hospital communication to managing legal paperwork, so you can focus on preparing for your child.

We also handle all interstate adoption processes, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws while making your experience as seamless as possible.

A home study is a required part of the adoption process. In Jacksonville, this evaluation typically takes 2 to 3 months and is conducted by licensed Florida agencies. It includes a review of your home environment, financial stability, and overall readiness to adopt and welcome a new life into yours.

We’ll connect you with experienced Jacksonville home study providers and help you prepare so that you feel confident throughout the process.