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.

Jay

Jay

Jay Age: 14 years oldLSF-101060959 Jay is a kind and caring Caucasian young man. He is really curious about the world around him and loves to learn. He is very good at math, he has a great memory, and he does well with directions and instructions. Outside of school,...

Eli

Eli

Eli Age: 15 years old LSF-103397069 Eli is a vibrant 15-year-old Biracial teen boy with a passion for adventure and a love for video games. He can easily get lost in gaming for hours and really enjoys Pokémon! Eli also enjoys school and has great relationships with...

Jaiden

Jaiden

Jaiden Age: 11 years old LSF-105067235 Jaiden is an 11-year-old African American boy with a sweet, charming personality that lights up every room. His joyful giggles and bright smile are contagious—he’s almost always happy and radiates a calm, loving energy.  Jaiden...

Malachi

Malachi

Malachi Age: 10 years old LSF-108029057 Malachi is a 10-year-old Biracial boy who has a very bright future ahead of him! Malachi really enjoys watching shows like Garfield, playing at the park, cuddling his favorite Snoopy toy, and going to his favorite restaurant...

Zackorey

Zackorey

Zackorey Age: 13 years old LSF-102280537 Zackorey is a charming Caucasian male who loves to give hugs, affection, and being the center of attention! He likes to spend his time playing sports like baseball and soccer, and you can often find him spending time outside...

David

David

David Age: 15 years old LSF-101673071 David is a dynamic 15-year-old Caucasian teen boy with a wide range of interests and a gentle heart. He enjoys staying active through swimming, fishing, working out, karate, kickball, and riding his bike and hoverboard. In his...

Aiden

Aiden

Aiden Age: 14 years old FSS-104279658 Aiden is an energetic 14-year-old Caucasian teen who loves hanging out at the park, playing video and board games, and is torn between a future in football or WWE wrestling.                 He’s sharp in math, enjoys cracking...

Taylor

Taylor

Taylor Age: 12 years oldLSF-103997811 Taylor is a 12 year old African American male who loves living a life that is full of fun and curiosity. He has always been interested in sports like soccer and swimming, and he has a lot of energy to share. He loves playing with...

Demoni

Demoni

 Demoni Age: 12 years oldLSF-103127711 Demoni is a 12-year-old playful African American boy with a heart full of kindness. He loves to give warm hugs and share his joy with those around him. Music is one of his favorite things; he enjoys listening to his favorite...

Terynce

Terynce

TERYNCE Age: 17 years oldLSF-103140713 Terynce is an energetic 17-year-old Biracial teen boy with a passion for gaming and sports. He also loves video games, reading, science class, and spending time with friends. He also has a soft spot for animals, especially dogs....