ADOPTION PROCESS & RESOURCES

Bear with Heart Gallery staff

The first step on your adoption journey is learning about what exactly the journey entails. Adoption is a unique way to build your family while changing children’s lives and enriching your own. While becoming a family is the biggest benefit, the State of Florida has many more to offer.

Zoey & Emily

Zoey & Emily

Siblings Zoey Age:  10 Years Old FSS – 104015072 Zoey is a bright and creative 10-year-old with a big imagination and an even bigger heart. She absolutely loves reading books and getting lost in magical stories. Writing is one of her favorite things to do—she...

Renee

Renee

Renee Age: 12 Years Old LSF – 102638488 Renee is a 12-year-old biracial girl with a gentle heart and a creative soul. Though she’s a bit shy, she’s incredibly sweet, thoughtful, and full of unique interests that make her shine. Renee finds peace in the...

Serenity

Serenity

Serenity Age: 11 Years Old YFA – 105233422 Serenity is a bright and energetic 11-year-old Caucasian girl with a heart full of creativity and joy. She absolutely adores Bluey and never gets tired of watching the playful adventures. Whether she’s playing with her...

Aden

Aden

Aden Age:  11 Years OldYFA- 103633868 Aden is an energetic and imaginative 11-year-old Caucasian boy with a big heart and even bigger dreams. Aden enjoys spending his free time playing video games, watching TV, and going to the park. With aspirations of becoming a...

Carol-Anne

Carol-Anne

Carol-Anne Age: 13 Years Old YFA – 102432081 Carol-Anne is a lively 13-year-old Caucasian teen girl with a warm personality and a love for spending time with her friends. She enjoys unwinding with her favorite TV shows and has a passion for trying different...

Marilis

Marilis

Marilis Age: 14 Years Old YFA – 101422443 Marilis is a 14-year-old Caucasian girl with a curious and creative spirit. She has a passion for getting lost in the pages of a good book or watching her favorite TV shows when she has some free time. As a social...

Selina

Selina

Selina Age: 14 Years Old FSS – 107564046 Selina is a 14-year-old Caucasian teen girl. She’s full of life, curiosity, and big dreams. Selina loves being outdoors—whether she’s rollerblading, climbing mountains, or just soaking up the fresh air, she’s always...

Yay’la

Yay’la

Yay’la Age: 6 Years Old FSS – 106907947 Yayla is a bright and imaginative 6-year-old Caucasian girl with a love for creativity. She enjoys designing clothes for her Barbie dolls and is always coming up with new craft ideas using paper. Her imagination...

Arianna

Arianna

Arianna Age: 14 Years Old YFA – 101650098 Arianna is a 14-year-old with a love for adventure, thriving in amusement parks, water parks, and the great outdoors. Whether she’s riding roller coasters or exploring nature, she’s always up for new experiences....

Christina

Christina

Christina Age:  13 Years Old LSF – 102056707 Christina is a vibrant and adventurous 13-year-old Caucasian girl with a love for the outdoors. Whether she’s playing outside, exploring new places, or spending time at the beach, she enjoys staying active and...

Christian

Christian

Christian Age:  5 Years OldFSS – 108152177 Christian is a sweet and loving 5-year-old African American boy with a heart full of potential. He forms strong bonds with the adults in his life, easily connecting with those who offer him care, comfort, and support....

Tristan & Wesley

Tristan & Wesley

Siblings TristanAge:  10 Years OldFSS – 103874675 Tristan is a fun-loving and energetic 10-year-old boy with a passion for sports, especially football. He loves staying active and enjoys competing in any sport. Tristan thrives on attention and affection from...

Railynn Camryn Jaymi

Railynn Camryn Jaymi

Siblings Railynn Age:  6 Years OldLSF- 109232684 Railynn is a cheerful 6-year-old African American girl who loves cupcakes, Disney princesses, and watching TV on her tablet. She enjoys playing outside and staying active. Though shy at first, she opens up quickly when...

Kaitlin

Kaitlin Age:  16 Years Old YFA – 102863117 Kaitlin is a 16-year-old Caucasian girl with a bright mind and a creative spirit. She loves to read, getting lost in different worlds through books. Music is a big part of her life—it helps her relax, express herself,...

Harleigh & Elijah

Harleigh & Elijah

Siblings Harleigh Age:  9 Years OldYFA – 104934581 Harleigh is a lively 9-year-old Caucasian girl who is full of energy and always ready for adventure. She has a special love for unicorns, which brings a sense of wonder to her world. Harleigh is always on the...