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.

Ayran

Ayran

Ayran Age: 11 Years Old FSS – 103287892 Ayran is a creative and imaginative Caucasian boy who enjoys expressing himself through painting and crafts. He has a big appreciation for music and loves to relax by watching his favorite TV shows or playing video games....

Cheilan

Cheilan

Cheilan Age: 12 Years Old FSS – 103287891 Cheilan is a lively and adventurous Caucasian girl who loves exploring new places and experiences. She has a special fondness for New York and would love to visit again, sharing her excitement and stories about her...

Patricia

Patricia

Patricia Age: 13 Years Old YFA – 102477259 Patricia is a sweet, quiet, Caucasian girl who mostly likes to keep to herself. She enjoys school and she is really proud to play the cello in her school band – music is a passion of hers! Patricia is looking for a...

Elijah

Elijah

Elijah  Age: 10 Years Old LSF- 106902252 Elijah is an imaginative and kind-hearted eleven-year-old Caucasian boy with a deep love for creativity and adventure. He enjoys painting, doing arts and crafts, and exploring new ways to express himself through art. Music is...

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...

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...

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: 15 Years Old YFA – 101422443 Marilis is a 15-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...

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:  6 Years OldLSF – 108152177 Christian is a sweet and loving 6-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....