Why Should You Create a Florida Adoption Plan?

By Jillian Pappas

Finding yourself facing an unplanned pregnancy is something that typically no one thinks will happen to them until it does. At Adoption Choices of Florida, we recognize that the entire adoption process can be a bit overwhelming. This plan provides you with structure and allows you to honor yourself at each step of the pregnancy. Creating an adoption plan in Florida is an important part of adoption in Florida.

What is an Adoption Plan?

You may be asking, what exactly is an adoption plan? This is essentially a list of preferences you have for your child’s adoption. Adoption agencies have resources available to help you decide on these preferences. It can include specific preferences you may have for your child’s adoption. Some examples include the following:

• Adoption Type: Open, closed, semi-open?
• Adoptive Family Type: Transracial, older/younger parents, single parent?
• Support group: Who is supporting you through the adoption?
• Birth Plan: Do you plan on having others attend your birth?

The goal of the adoption plan is to make sure that the Florida adoption follows your specific guidelines. Adoption Choices of Florida will work closely with you and help you determine what specific preferences you may have. Placing your newborn up for adoption with adoptive parents is a big decision, and you will be in charge of who will be their adoptive family. Preferences can’t be too small. What kind of values do you want your adoptive family to have? Would you prefer them to be older or younger? Single or married? Our adoption specialists at Adoption Choices of Florida will help you narrow down your exact preferences. 

Some birth mothers have many preferences, and others have none. No matter how many or how little preferences you may have, both of these decisions are valid. At Adoption Choices of Florida, we want to stress the fact that the adoption journey is different for each birth mother and adoptive family. 

What are the Benefits?

• Limits Stress of the adoption: One of the most important benefits of creating an adoption plan is to limit as much stress as possible from the adoption process. At Adoption Choices of Florida, we have resources that can help you set up your plan. Adoption agencies are available in order to guide you through all of the important details within an adoption plan. 

• Flexibility– we work with you: Adoption plans can always be changed and are as flexible as you need them to be. However, it’s important to note, that adoption plans created sooner rather than later will likely lead to a smoother adoption journey. An adoption plan will allow you to be as flexible about the adoption as you’d like. Not only does this plan provide flexibility, but it also provides you with stability that will make the adoption smoother. 

Establish a Support Team for Your Adoption

At Adoption Choices of Florida, you will have a support team who will work with you to ensure your Florida adoption plan is completed with ease. An adoption plan is a guideline for your adoption. Having a guideline to follow will provide you with comfort knowing that you have an adoption plan to guide you through the process. Creating an adoption plan in Florida allows you to do the necessary research about adoption. There are many choices to be made surrounding your adoption journey. It is important to do research and ask questions! Adoption Choices of Florida will help you establish a team for your Florida adoption, including adoption specialists, counseling, and other support resources!

At Adoption Choices of Florida, we encourage you to begin considering your adoption plan now. We understand that you may be having a lot of emotions about your child’s plan. However, an adoption plan is just that, a plan. You are always able to change your mind throughout the entire adoption. A Florida adoption plan allows you to be prepared for the future for yourself and your child. 

The adoption journey can be confusing and stressful. There are many choices to be made and questions to be answered. At Adoption Choices of Florida, we understand this. Our team is here to provide you with compassionate support and guide you through the entire adoption. 

If you are a pregnant woman in Florida considering adoption and have any questions or concerns about the adoption process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. For more information on adoption, visit us at Adoption Choices of Florida or call us at: (833) 352-3678 or text us at 904-559-1251.