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.

Charles

Charles

Charles Age:  14 Years OldYFA – 110609293 Charles is a shy but loving Caucasian teen who finds joy in the simple things. He loves spending time with his tablet watching videos, cartoons, and playing games. Charles thrives on routine and finds comfort in...

Raina

Raina

Raina Age:  14 Years Old YFA – 105008534 Raina is a bright and gentle 14-year-old Caucasian girl with a passion for exploring the outdoors and discovering new things. She has a unique charm that shines through her love for animals, nature, and the vibrant world...

Alana

Alana

Alana Age:  16 Years OldLSF – 101142644 Alana is a 16-year-old African American female with a love for both adventure and relaxation. She enjoys school, mainly because it gives her the chance to spend time with her friends. When she’s not studying or...

Matthew

Matthew

Matthew Age: 17 Years Old LSF- 101888844 Matthew is a 17-year-old African American with a passion for music, especially rap. He enjoys expressing himself through rhythm and lyrics, using music as a powerful way to connect with the world around him. In addition to...

Mason

Mason

Mason Age: 13 Years Old YFA – 103845488 Mason is a creative and motivated Caucasian teen who finds joy in hands-on activities like woodworking and cooking. He has a strong passion for the culinary arts and enjoys spending his free time building projects and...

Alyssa

Alyssa

Alyssa Age: 13 Years OldYFA – 104032211  Alyssa is a bright and imaginative 13‑year‑old Caucasian girl with a shy but deeply loving personality. Her gentle nature shines through in her favorite color, pastel yellow: a soft shade that reflects her warmth and...

Ashlynn

Ashlynn

Ashlynn Age: 13 Years OldLSF – 11024753 Ashlynn is a vibrant 13-year-old Caucasian girl who brings delightful energy to all her interests. She loves roller skating, diving into arts and crafts, and playing with her Barbie dolls. Gymnastics is another passion of...

Ledgand

Ledgand

Ledgand Age: 10 Years OldLSF – 104302928 Ledgand is a bright and energetic Caucasian 10-year-old who enjoys spending time outdoors and staying active. Whether he’s riding his scooter, exploring local parks, playing games, or simply soaking in the fresh...

Allyson

Allyson

Allyson Age: 16 Years OldLSF- 101394262   Allyson is a creative and kind-hearted 16-year-old Caucasian teen who finds joy in arts and crafts, drawing, and reading. She has a deep love for animals, especially farm animals, and dreams of living on a farm with lots of...

De’Andre

De’Andre

De’Andre Age: 12 years old LSF – 103051164 De’Andre is an energetic 12-year-old African American boy with a passion for football and basketball, cheering for the Ravens and Bengals. He dreams of joining the NFL or NBA and loves sports, gaming, and steak houses....

Sydney

Sydney

Sydney Age: 16 years oldLSF-104600639 Sydney is a 16-year-old Caucasian girl who is both shy and sweet. She has many passions including staying active, drawing, playing basketball, and going to the gym. Sydney is also looking towards the future and hopes to go to...

Ashton

Ashton

Ashton Age: 14 years oldLSF-102302830 Ashton is an energetic 14-year-old Caucasian male who dreams of joining a caring family with pets and older siblings. Ashton is a proud fan of the Miami Dolphins and a pizza lover. He loves to travel, Italy being at the top of his...

Eli

Eli

Eli Age: 16 years old LSF-103397069 Eli is a vibrant 16-year-old Biracial 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 his...

Jaiden

Jaiden

Jaiden Age: 12 years old LSF-105067235 Jaiden is an 12-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...

Zackorey

Zackorey

Zackorey Age: 14 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: 16 years old LSF-101673071 David is a thoughtful, compassionate, and creative Caucasian 16‑year‑old with a gentle heart and a strong sense of loyalty. He’s the kind of young man who looks out for others, protects those who can’t always protect themselves,...

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...