We are caring professionals who are here to assist you in placing a child into your home. The procedure whereby you can preview pictures, videos, and medical information about available children overseas is given to prospective families on an individual basis. Please call API and ask for the international coordinator. We are able to work with families residing throughout the U.S. and abroad. An Adoption can occur in any county where the birth parents or adoptive parents reside, or where the adoption agency involved has an office.
Adoptions can also take place in other Florida counties to insure privacy.
Birth Parent's Parental Rights are terminated in the following ways a. An intermediary files a petition to confirm a consent which has been signed by the birth parents. When a birth parent has transferred custody in writing to the agency, a petition can be filed and a hearing held to terminate parental rights. When someone has been identified as being the birth father and does not file a claim for an acknowledgement of paternity or consent, his rights may be terminated by the court. Loving, caring people who desire the opportunity to fulfill their lives with the love of a child.