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.

Charles

Charles

Charles Age:  13 Years OldYFA – 110609293 Charles is a shy but loving Caucasian teen boy who enjoys spending time with his tablet, watching videos, cartoons, and playing games. He tends to keep to himself and doesn’t interact much with other kids, finding...

Raina

Raina

Raina Age:  13 Years Old YFA – 105008534 Raina is a bright and gentle 13-year-old Caucasian girl with a passion for exploring the outdoors and discovering new things. She has a unique charm that shines through her love for animals, nature, and the vibrant world...

Kam & Luke

Kam & Luke

Siblings Kamdyn Age:  4 Years OldYFA – 108594968 Luke is a 4-year-old Caucasian boy who loves anything to do with cars. Whether he’s playing with toy cars or watching car videos, he’s always excited to see them zoom around. He also enjoys spending time...

Cailyn

Cailyn

Cailyn Age:  16 Years OldYFA – 102047286 Cailyn  is a Caucasian teen girl, who prefers to be called Phoenix, sees the name as a symbol of her determination and persistence in life. She is deeply passionate about poetry, using it as a way to express her thoughts...

Alana

Alana

Alana Age:  15 Years OldFSS – 101142644 Alana is a 15-year-old with a love for both adventure and relaxation. She enjoys school, mainly because it gives her the chance to spend time with her friends. When she’s not studying or socializing, you’ll likely find her...

Matthew

Matthew

Matthew Age: 15 Years Old LSF- 101888844 Matthew is a 15-year-old African American teen boy with a passion for music, particularly rap. He finds joy in expressing himself through rhythm and lyrics, using music as a way to connect with the world around him. While he...

Soulain

Soulain

Soulain Age: 15 Years Old FSS- 101153244 Soulain is a 15-year-old Caucasian teen with a curious and driven personality. He’s passionate about TV shows and video games, always diving into new stories and exploring different virtual worlds. His love for food is another...

Nathaniel

Nathaniel

Nathaniel Age: 15 Years Old YFA – 105766595 Nathaniel is a passionate Caucasian teen boy with a variety of interests. He loves playing soccer, watching anime, and staying active, often spending time decorating shoes and matching them with his outfits in his...

Mason

Mason

Mason Age: 12 Years Old YFA – 103845488 Mason is a creative and driven Caucasian teen boy with a passion for woodworking, cooking, and the culinary arts. In his free time, he enjoys sawing and working on various handy projects, as well as playing basketball. His...

Vanessa & Annabelle

SIBLINGS: Vanessa Age:  8 Years Old YFA – 106420693 Vanessa, an 8-year-old with a brilliant mind, has a deep love for learning and finds creative ways to communicate. She enjoys patterns, drawing, and spending time outdoors. With a passion for Play-Doh and art,...

Michael and Zoey

Michael and Zoey

SIBLINGS:  Michael Age:  13 Years OldYFA – 104684970 Michael is a smart and curious Caucasian teen boy with a big love for electronics—he’s always excited to figure out how things work. When he’s not tinkering with gadgets, you can probably find him watching his...

Ella & Sadey

Ella & Sadey

Siblings  Ella Age:  15 Years OldLSF – 105816436 Stay tuned to learn more about Ella.  Sadey Age:  14 Years OldLSF – 105816439 Stay tuned to learn more about Sadey. ...

Jacob

Jacob

Jacob Age:  13 Years OldYFA – 102091317 Jacob is a fun-loving and determined African American teen boy with a big heart. His passion for basketball drives him to work hard every day, with the dream of one day making it to the NBA. When he’s not on the...

Jackson

Jackson

Jackson Age:  12 Years OldYFA – 102904715 Jackson is a creative and adventurous Caucasian boy with a love for rap music, space, and exploring new experiences. He enjoys playing video games on his Xbox, especially Roblox and Fortnite, and is passionate about...

Ethan & Levi

Ethan & Levi

SIBLINGS:  Ethan Age:  12 Years OldYFA – 102808970 Ethan is a curious and energetic 12-year-old Caucasian boy with a deep love for science and the natural world. Growing up in Florida, he enjoys being outdoors, especially near water, where he can indulge in his...