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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.
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 …
Open vs. Closed Adoption in Florida
When it comes to adoption, parents have choices. Those involved decide how much information to share and how much contact …
What Are the Laws Concerning Interstate Adoption?
There are special laws that apply to interstate adoption, and they have been passed in all 50 states. If you’re …
Adoption Process as a Single Parent in Florida
In many ways, the adoption process for a single parent in Florida is the same as it is for married …
Adopting a Special Needs Child in Alabama
At Gulf Coast Adoptions, we help families grow through adoption, and we are proud to assist families with special needs …
Can I Change My Mind About Placing My Baby for Adoption?
Adoption is a big decision, and it’s normal to wonder if you’re doing the right thing. You may also wonder …