Adoption
The Family Integrity Program offers the services needed to adopt a special needs child who is in the State of Florida’s permanent custody. Not every child that comes into care is available for adoption, though those that are currently available can be found here: www.adoptflorida.org
How You Can Adopt
Successfully complete PRIDE training – We are the only agency in the county that may provide the PRIDE (Parent Resource Information Development Education) training required to be considered for a licensed or adoptive home. The training consists of nine, three-hour classes preceded by a one-hour orientation. We offer the PRIDE training on a rotational basis and, prior to new sessions, offer an informational orientation for prospective parents.
Have an approved Adoptive Home Study – A Home Study is conducted by the Family Integrity Program for St. Johns County residence and will include background checks, financial statements, social, medical, and family histories.
For more information, please call (904) 209-6131.
Adoptable Children
- John is a handsome blue eyed young man. He enjoys playing video games on any gaming system but also likes to spend time outside riding his bike, playing football or basketball, swimming, and fishing. He does well in school when he is motivated to do so, and his grades reflect it when he puts forth the effort. He has begun to participate in a school club and enjoys spending time with other students with similar interests. John would benefit from a two-parent household with either no children or older teen/adult children. When meeting John for the first time, he can come across shy and quiet but when getting to know him, he comes out of his shell and can be talkative on many subjects. If you’re interested in learning more about John and providing him with a permanent home through adoption, please provide either your approved Level II Licensing Home Study or Adoption Home study.
- Brett is a charming, blonde hair, elementary-age, Caucasian male who enjoys playing with toy cars and doing outside activities. He is described as a very smart, caring, outgoing, and resilient child who is always eager to help. Despite facing some challenges in his life, Brett remains optimistic and grounded. He envisions a forever family who will show him unconditional love. With the right support, encouragement, and unrestricted love, Brett would continue to thrive as a very happy, kind, and confident young man. If you’re interested in learning more about Brett and feel you can provide him a forever family through adoption, kindly provide your current adoption and/or Level ll licensed foster home study to Adoptioninquiry@cnswfl.org
