Frequently Asked Questions

  • Starting your home study with Connecting Hearts is simple:

    1. Submit an application through our website.

    2. Complete the required paperwork and documentation, including background checks, financial verification, and home safety forms.

    3. Meet with your assigned social worker for your home visit.

    We guide you step-by-step to ensure your study meets Florida requirements and is completed efficiently.

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  • To complete a Florida home study, families must:

    • Be legally eligible to adopt in Florida

    • Provide references and complete background checks

    • Demonstrate financial stability

    • Maintain a safe, child-friendly home

    We clearly explain every requirement so the process feels organized and manageable.

  • The cost of a home study is $1,800.

    Our fees are transparent and available online.

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  • Most home studies are completed in 30 days or less, depending on how quickly documents are submitted.

    We provide a clear timeline at the start so you always know what to expect. If you need your study expedited, let us know.

  • A Florida home study is valid for one year from the date of completion. Background clearances must also be renewed annually.

  • Yes. Florida home studies completed by Connecting Hearts are accepted in other states.

    If you are pursuing an interstate adoption, we provide guidance throughout the process.

  • Yes. Once completed, your home study belongs to you and can be used with any attorney, agency, or consultant in Florida or nationwide.

  • Connecting Hearts has served prospective adoptive families across Florida since 2008. Our team brings years of professional and practical experience in adoption home studies.

    Families choose us because we are experienced, adoption-competent, and professional while keeping the process personal and supportive.

    We are proud of our strong reputation and the hundreds of Google reviews from families we’ve served.

  • Florida requires families to be financially stable and provide a safe home environment.

    • You may be married or single.

    • You may have children or no children.

    • You may rent or own your home.

    • There is no strict minimum or maximum age requirement.

    There is no single description of who can adopt. If you can provide love, stability, and lifelong commitment, you may be eligible.

  • No specific income level is required. You simply need to demonstrate financial stability.

  • We begin with a tour of your home. Then we review your paperwork and talk together about adoption.

    The visit is meant to feel comfortable, informative, and encouraging. Our goal is that you feel prepared and confident moving forward.

  • No.

    You do not need a fully prepared nursery before your home study. We simply need to see that you have space designated for a child. Preparation can happen after placement.

  • Yes. Let us know if you are interested in support while navigating adoption. We can connect you with resources and agency-specific support groups.

  • We are based in Orlando and have social workers throughout Florida, including:

    • Tallahassee

    • Gainesville

    • Ocala

    • Tampa

    • Lakeland

    • Jacksonville

    • Daytona

    • Palm Beach

    • Fort Lauderdale

    • Miami

  • We serve families across North, Central, and South Florida.