about us donate calendar blog careers Aunt Bertha login YOU ARE: HOME ADOPTION ADOPTION SUCCESS STORIES Foster Care Adoption Prevention Community Contact Us Gavin Age 3 123 SUCCESS STORIES Adoption Success Story: Chapdelaine Family In October 2019, the Chapdelaine's adopted siblings Jordan and Lane keeping the children together and their strong sibling bond. Read their story. Adoption Success Stories: Jasmine Family In honor of #NationalAdoptionMonth we wanted to highlight the Jasmine family. In the past few years, they have become the forever home to 4 children & teens and now have a family of 9! Adoption Success Stories: Dylan In honor of #NationalAdoptionMonth we wanted to highlight the Barnes family. This past year, Tatrina opened her heart & home to Dylan and adopted him right before his 18th birthday! November is Adoption Month Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proclaimed November as #NationalAdoptionMonth! During the 2019-2020 fiscal year, 4,548 children in Florida found forever families! In the state of Florida, approximately 700 children are without an identified adoptive family, including teenagers, sibling groups, and children with medical needs. Learn how you can become a teen or sibling group's forever home by calling 863-519-8900 x 223 or visit heartlandforchildren.org/gallery. Adoption Success Stories: Ben As I sit here thinking of life and what our family has become over the past couple of years, I have a mix of emotions. If anyone knows me, they know how much I love my kids, but there is more to the story than most know. Frankie We knew we wanted to adopt again after we finalized David's adoption. We had been searching the websites and reaching out to all of the local agencies. In November of 2012 we attended a matching event held by Heartland for Children at Family Fun Center. Jacob It was just last fall that Jacob began visits with a prospective adoptive family when everything just fell into place and this family knew he was just perfect for them! Elizabeth, Hannah, & Charles This sibling group met their forever family at a local matching event. Their instant connection with this family lead to a perfect match and a forever family through adoption! Goff Family When speaking of Adoption Success Stories I automatically think of the Goff Family! Faith This family was matched with Faith and everything started to come into place - just as if they were the family meant for Faith! Unlocking Futures: Meet Ms. Mixon Theresa Mixon has been fostering since 1998 and is currently fostering two children. She has a 17 year old male that has been residing in her home for two years. Ms. Mixon believes in ensuring the children are actively involved in community activities and athletics... It’s not just about helping the children, the children impact our lives as well. My family is multi-cultured, it is a learning experience for everyone. Both the children and the foster family learns each other’s cultures- what foods they like, what products they use, etc. We take the children with us on outings to the beach, theme parks, and treat them the same as our own children. The children are a part of our family. Andrea & Charles Mills - Foster Parent Stay informed with our updates: © 2013 Heartland for Children. All rights reserved. 1239 E. Main Street Bartow, Florida 33830. | (863) 519-8900 Designed by Madden Brand Agency Heartland for Children (HFC) does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on disability, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or any category protected by law. HFC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the organization. Sponsored by: State of Florida Department of Children and Families