Adoption

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"A baby is a miraculous gift from God, no matter how one receives it. Some are given the ability to bear them, others the ability to rear them."

-Wendy, an adoptive parent

Choosing to adopt can be one of the most rewarding but overwhelming time period for a family due to the plethora of legal questions and practical concerns. At Gentry & Thurman, we are an “adoption intermediary” and are able to assist in private placement adoptions in the State of Florida. Further, because we are a small firm, we have an intimate confidential setting able to bring together both the biological mother and the adopting family in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. We have over 15 years of experience completing adoptions and we are ready to assist you.

Biological Mothers: If you are a biological Mother seeking to place your child for adoption, please contact us. There are legal methods of obtaining assistance for medical care and medication, counseling, living expenses, clothing, and transportation. Additionally, you are the sole decision maker as to whether you wish to remain in contact with your child post placement and which family will receive your child unless you wish for this office to make the decision.

If you are a biological Mother interested in obtaining a free consultation in regards to your adoption options, please email or call us at (850) 222-0052.

Adopting Families: If you are an adopting family, please contact us. There are many questions when it comes to adopting a child such as:

• How do we find a child?
• Should we look for a foreign child or complete an international adoption?
• What is an “open” adoption and what does that mean for our family?
• How long does the adoption process take?
• What costs will I incur?
• What is a homestudy?

We are ready to answer these questions as well as provide you a detailed explanation of the process and what to expect.

If you are an potential adoptive family and wish to inquiry into adoption, please contact our office either by telephone or email to schedule an appointment (850) 222-0052.