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Gulf Coast Adoption’s blog page is dedicated to spreading awareness and informing visitors about all things adoption-related so you can more easily navigate this process.
Will DCF Take My Newborn in Florida?
DCF (Department of Children and Families) can remove a newborn from its mother’s care in Florida. Removal can occur if …
I Am Pregnant and Homeless in Florida. What Can I Do?
If you are pregnant and homeless in Florida, you are not alone. There are Florida agencies, both public and private, …
Emergency Resources for Homeless Pregnant Women in Alabama
If you are homeless and pregnant in Alabama, there is help available. Facing Homelessness During Pregnancy in Alabama If you …
What is the Revocation Period for Adoption in Alabama?
The revocation period for adoption in Alabama is a period where a parent can withdraw their express consent for adoption. …
Understanding the Adoption Tax Credit
Gulf Coast Adoptions explains what you need to know about the adoption tax credit. What is the adoption tax credit …
What To Know Before Adopting Siblings
While most children entering foster care have a brother or sister, only 25% of these sibling groups are kept together. …
Legal Considerations for Adopting a Relative
This article is specific to legal considerations for adopting a relative in Florida. While laws for relative adoption are slightly …
Private Adoption Isn’t Only for Newborns
Private adoption isn’t only for newborns. The average age of adoption is six years old, and twenty-nine percent of adoptees …
Understanding Post-Adoption Contact Agreements
Post-adoption contact agreements may allow parents placing a child for adoption to have contact with and receive information about the …