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.

Theodore

Theodore

Theodore Age:  3 Years Old LSF- 109223569 Theodore is an adorable and cheerful 3-year-old Caucasian boy with a big smile and an even bigger heart. He’s a sweet, happy little guy who loves books and enjoys being read to—story time is one of his favorite parts of the...

Key’yunnie & Ah’keyla

Key’yunnie & Ah’keyla

Siblings Key’yunnie  Age:  7 Years Old FSS – 106108538   Key’yunnie is a bright and joyful 7-year-old African American girl with a big personality and an even bigger heart. She has a deep love for Bluey and Roblox, and she lights up when she gets to...

Shawn

Shawn

Shawn Age:  11 Years OldLSF- 104224973 Shawn is a bright and enthusiastic biracial boy with a passion for all things gaming. His love for video games, especially Minecraft, keeps him engaged for hours as he builds and explores virtual worlds. When he’s not...

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 strong passion for music, especially her favorite band, One Direction. She loves staying active, and soccer is one of her favorite ways to do so. When she’s not on the...

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 an African American teen girl full of energy and enthusiasm, especially when it comes to sports! She loves playing volleyball and football and is always ready to give her best on the field. When she’s...

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....

Jayden

Jayden

Jayden Age:  15 Years OldFSS – 101353243 Jayden is a fun and active 15-year-old Caucasian teen boy with a laid-back personality and a big love for life. He enjoys watching TV to relax, but he also loves getting outside to play sports like soccer and football....

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...