If you're thinking about giving your baby up for adoption in Florida, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed — and that’s okay. You might be wondering what happens next, what your options are, and how to find someone you trust to help you.

With American Adoptions, you don’t have to face these decisions alone. Our Florida-licensed specialists will be by your side from your very first question through your healing process after placement. Choosing adoption isn’t “giving up” — it’s giving your baby the chance at a loving future and yourself the support you need.

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How to Give a Baby Up for Adoption in Florida

Here’s what adoption for my baby looks like with American Adoptions:

Step 1: Contact an Adoption Specialist

You can call us anytime or request information online. We’ll explain your rights, options, and how adoption and pregnancy work in Florida — all for free and with no pressure.

Step 2: Create Your Adoption Plan

You’ll stay in control. Choose how things happen, from the type of family you want for your baby to how much contact you have before and after the birth.

Step 3: Find the Perfect Adoptive Family

Browse adoptive family profiles from Florida and across the country here. Every family is fully screened and excited to share a lifelong bond with you through open adoption.

Step 4: Prepare for Delivery

Your adoption specialist will help you make a hospital plan — where you deliver, who’s in the room, and how your time with your baby looks.

Step 5: Consent and Placement

In Florida, you can sign your consent after the birth (typically after 48 hours). You’ll be supported emotionally and legally every step of the way.

Step 6: Post-Placement Support

You’ll still have access to your specialist, counseling services, and help keeping in contact when you choose open adoption.

What if My Baby Is Already Born?

It’s never too late. Whether you’re still in the hospital or already home with your baby, we can help you start the process putting a newborn up for adoption right away. You can:

• Choose a family quickly — many are ready to travel to you within 24 hours
• Still make an adoption plan and choose how much contact you want
• Receive full support and guidance

Giving your baby up for adoption at the hospital or even after coming home is still a brave and loving decision.

Free Adoption Services You May Not Know About in Florida

When you choose adoption with American Adoptions, all of our services are completely free:

• 24/7 counseling and emotional support
• Help creating your personalized adoption plan
• Medical care and coordination
• Legal assistance from licensed Florida adoption attorneys
• Living expenses like rent, groceries, transportation, and more

You deserve support. We’re here to walk with you.

Do You Get Paid for Giving Your Baby Up for Adoption in Florida?

No, you don’t “get paid” in the traditional sense — but you can receive legal financial assistance during your pregnancy.

Florida law allows adoptive families to cover your:

• Rent and utilities
• Groceries
• Transportation
• Maternity clothes
• Medical expenses

Read an in-depth answer here.

Is it Wrong to Give My Baby Up for Adoption?

Absolutely not.

Many women feel guilt or shame at first. But many mothers come to feel peace and joy that their child is living a good life in a happy family.

How hard is giving your baby up for adoption? It can be emotionally difficult — but it’s also a selfless, brave act.

Is giving my baby up for adoption right for me? Only you can know, but we’re here to help you explore your options.

How to Choose an Adoptive Family in Florida

With American Adoptions, you get to decide who raises your baby. You can:

• View video profiles and read letters from families
• Speak with them before birth, if you choose
• Choose a family based on religion, values, lifestyle, and more
• Stay in touch after placement through open adoption

Browse hopeful adoptive families here.

Adoption at the Hospital: How to Make a Plan

Your hospital plan gives you full control. You’ll decide:

• Who’s with you during labor and delivery
• If and how you hold your baby
• When and how placement happens
• How to interact with the adoptive family

Your specialist will coordinate with the hospital and handle all logistics, so you can focus on your well-being.

What About the Birth Father?

You might be wondering, “Can I give my baby up for adoption without the father’s consent?”

In some cases, yes — but it depends on your situation. Florida law requires birth fathers to assert paternity to have parental rights. Even if he’s not involved, we can still help you move forward legally and safely.

Read more about Florida birth father rights here.

More Florida Adoption Laws You Should Know

Here are a few key facts:

• Consent: You must wait at least 48 hours after birth to sign consent.
• Revocation: Once signed, consent is generally permanent unless signed under fraud or duress.
• Attorneys: Our agency provides you with a licensed Florida adoption attorney — for free.

Ongoing Support After Giving Baby Up for Adoption

Support doesn’t stop after placement. We offer:

• Free counseling
• Continued communication with the adoptive family (if you choose)
• Your own adoption specialist to contact anytime

You are never alone in this.

Is Giving My Baby Up for Adoption in Florida Right for Me?

It might be. Only you can decide — but we’re here to help you figure that out.

Pros:

• Gives your baby a loving, stable home
• Allows you to pursue your goals and future
• Gives you control of the adoption plan

Challenges:

• Emotional grief and ongoing feelings of loss
• Navigating birth father involvement
• Handling outside opinions or judgment

For birth mothers like Caitlin, the experience can also be positive and uplifting.

“Knowing that I can be around and be there — I don’t even know how to put it into words… I’m like a cheerleader on the sideline, and that’s more than I could have asked for,” she adds of her open adoption relationship. “He gets this family who can take care of him and do everything I couldn’t, but he can also know that I didn’t just give him away. I had a purpose for him, and it was meant to be.”

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You Deserve Support, Hope, and a Brighter Future

Choosing adoption doesn’t mean you’re giving up — it means you’re giving love. If you’re considering giving your baby up for adoption in Florida, American Adoptions can help you every step of the way.

Call us at 1-800-ADOPTION, chat with us, or fill out this form to take the first step.

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