Category: Adoption Law
Explaining the Florida DCF Investigation Process
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) conducted 114,995 investigations in the fiscal year 2021-22. If you’re involved in …
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Can DCF Drug Test You in Florida?
If you’re involved in a DCF investigation, they may ask you to take a drug test. Can they do that? …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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. …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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