Home Studies for Florida families

Adoption Home Study Services Rooted in Care, Ethics, and Experience

Connecting Hearts is a licensed adoption agency in the State of Florida, focusing on the adoption home study. Connecting Hearts Adoption Services has proudly been helping people become parents since 2008.

How to Start your adoption home study

first step to adopting in florida and beyond

What is a home study?

The home study is the foundation and first step in any adoption. It is the process that makes you eligible to adopt and is a legal requirement for all adoptions, regardless of where you live or where you plan to adopt.

Our home study focuses on the real-life aspects of adoption while also taking time to truly get to know you and your family. Our team guides you through each step of the process, helping you feel informed, supported, and at ease while answering your questions along the way.

Providing a clear and complete overview of the adoption process is essential for any parent-to-be. We believe preparation and education are key, and we give you the tools you need to move forward with confidence. If you’re ready to get started or have questions, we’re here to help.

How much does a home study cost?

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Why choose Connecting Hearts?

Families choose our services because we are friendly, experienced, and certified in adoption-competent care, while still taking a personal, supportive approach. Our team of social workers brings years of both professional and practical experience to every home study we complete. Connecting Hearts Adoption is proud to have built a strong reputation across Florida and nationwide, serving prospective adoptive families in Florida since 2008.

Because we focus exclusively on providing adoption home studies, families have the freedom to work with any attorney, agency, or consultant of their choosing. Your completed home study allows you to pursue adoption anywhere in Florida or across the country. We strive to make the process as clear and straightforward as possible, with the goal of helping you feel prepared, confident, and successful every step of the way.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to complete a home study?

Because the adoption home study is our specialty and all we do, unlike a “full service” agency, your home study is our only focus. We are able to complete most studies in less than 30 days.

Need an expedited home study in Florida? If you have an urgent situation, let us know. We can finish your study sooner if need be!

Orlando & Northern Florida (407) 733-8642 South Florida (954) 300-2567

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Step-by-step guide to adoption home studies

Getting started is easy as 1-2-3

Step 1: Application

Submit your application. This is done electronically. We can then discuss meeting at your home.

Step 2: Paperwork

You can send us your paperwork electronically or we can collect it when we meet at your home.

Step 3: Documents

Gather your final important documents and provide us with photo copies. That’s it!

Everything you need for your Florida home study

Free initial consultation

Your initial consultation with Connecting Hearts Adoption Services is always free.

Referrals to reputable resources

We offer referrals to vetted and reputable adoption agencies, attorneys and consultants upon request.

Post-placement adoption visits

In addition to your home study, we can complete your post-placement visits and final report. These are often required in order to finalize your adoption.

Grant, loans and more…

We are happy to provide our clients with resources including adoption grants, loans and support groups.

Adoption Services in florida

Serving all of Florida, from Tallahassee to Miami and everywhere in-between

Trusted

We have extensive experience in adoption home studies and pride ourselves in being professional while making the process personal.

Travel to you

We serve families across Florida, including Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Lakeland, Tampa, Orlando, Central Florida, South Florida, North Florida, Jacksonville, Daytona, Melbourne, Gainesville, Ocala and Tallahassee.

Certified

We are licensed and certified “adoption competent” by the state of Florida and an honored recipient of the Human Rights Campaign’s Seal of Recognition.

Behind Connecting Hearts

Meet Amy

Amy Imber has worked in the adoption field for more than 25 years. She has been honored to be a small part of countless adoption journeys and has time and time again seen how powerful and amazing adoption can be. To Amy, it is an honor to be a small part in this intimate time in the life of a family.