Ellenton

Adoption Agency Near You in Ellenton, Florida

The community has grown rapidly around the Ellenton Premium Outlets and its easy access to I-75, drawing new families from across the state.

Since 1992, A Bond of Love has supported expectant mothers and hopeful adoptive families throughout Ellenton and the surrounding communities. Whether you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy or you’re ready to grow your family through adoption, our team offers compassionate, confidential, no-cost guidance – every step of the way.

Adoption Support for Ellenton Families

Choosing adoption is a courageous and selfless act of parenting, never a last resort and never abandonment. It’s a plan built out of love for a child’s future. Whether you’re pregnant and weighing your options or you’re a family hoping to adopt, A Bond of Love is a trusted, non-profit domestic adoption agency serving Ellenton with legal and social services grounded in ethics and care.

Our team has worked with birth parents and adoptive families throughout the region since 1992, helping families in Ellenton and beyond build plans that fit their needs. In 2005 we were honored with the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute’s Angels in Adoption Award for our commitment to children and families, and Ellenton residents know us as a name they can trust for guidance that never pressures and never judges.

Visit or Contact Our Office Serving Ellenton

Call or text Angie any time at (941) 376-2009, call our office at (941) 957-0064, or send us a message. Chances are, we already serve your neighborhood.

Communities Near Ellenton We Also Serve

Beyond Ellenton itself, A Bond of Love works with birth parents and adoptive families across the nearby communities, including:

Don’t see your community on the list? We still may be able to help – reach out and we’ll let you know how we can serve your area.

What to Expect When You Reach Out

Getting started is simple, and nothing is ever decided until you’re ready. Most families who contact us move through a few general steps:

Contact us. Call, text, or send a message. This first conversation is free, confidential, and pressure-free.
Receive care and options counseling. We connect you to community resources and walk through parenting, foster care, and adoption so you can make an informed decision.
Create a plan. If adoption is right for you, we help you decide on an open, semi-open, or closed adoption and what that looks like for your family.
Choose a family. Birth parents review profiles of waiting adoptive families and choose the one that feels right.
Continued support. Our relationship doesn’t end at placement. We’ve supported birth parents who placed with us since 1992, some for decades.

North Florida and Panhandle Referral Services

While our in-person offices are located in Sarasota and Tallahassee, we’re able to offer referral and counseling support to families further north.

In Tallahassee, we offer expectant moms and adoptive parents in-person counseling and social service assistance. For those in Tallahassee, Marianna, Charles, Lamont, Port St Joe, Panama City, Pensacola, and the entire panhandle, contact our counselors in the Tallahassee area at (800) 225-4543.

A Note on Florida Adoption Law

Florida’s Safe Haven Law allows a parent to anonymously and legally surrender an unharmed newborn, without fear of prosecution, at any hospital, fire station, or emergency medical services station. As of July 1, 2024, the surrender window was expanded from 7 days old to 30 days old, and parents may now also request an EMS provider by calling 911. Florida law separately allows adoptive families to assist a birth mother with reasonable living expenses during pregnancy and for up to 6 weeks after birth.

Every family’s situation is different, and Safe Haven surrender is only one option among several. If you’re considering adoption instead, our counselors can walk you through what Florida law means for your specific circumstances.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is financial assistance available for birth parents in Ellenton?

Yes. Financial help is available throughout your pregnancy and for up to 6 weeks after birth, covering items such as transportation, rent, utilities, groceries, phone bills, and medical expenses, as allowed under Florida law. Learn more about financial assistance.

Do I have to travel to your office to get help if I live in Ellenton?

No. While our office is based in Sarasota, we regularly work with families throughout the area by phone, text, video, and in person at a location convenient to you. Contact us to get started.

Is this confidential?

Yes. Every conversation with our counselors is confidential, and you’re never obligated to move forward with adoption simply because you reached out. Explore our free adoption counseling services.

Do I get to choose the type of adoption and the adoptive family?

Yes. There are three types of adoption – closed, semi-open, and open – and birth parents in our program choose the adoptive family for their child. See our 3 adoption types page for details.

How soon can someone in Ellenton get started?

As soon as you’re ready. Most families reach out by phone, text, or message, and that first conversation is free, confidential, and pressure-free – there’s no waiting period or paperwork required just to talk with our team.

Can I stay in touch with A Bond of Love after the adoption is finalized?

Yes. We’ve supported birth mothers who placed with us since 1992, and many still call to check in with their case manager or the team. Our support is lifelong. Read more about A Bond of Love.

"Found Two Amazing Families for Our Grandchildren"

“A bond of love has touched our families several times. Angie goes above and beyond for mother’s facing one of the hardest decisions they will ever make. She listens to the moms and matches them with amazing families. She stands by their sides through and after the adoption process.

She genuinely cares about each mom she meets, each babies she sees, each family she helps.
There is that perfect family for everyone.

Angie has found two amazing families for our grandchildren. She gives updates and pictures of the little ones on a regular basis, handles gift swaps should families want that, organizes yearly visits.

Our daughter is able to reach out to her children directly on a regular basis with the adoptive family. Our grandson is able to see his sister and brother for play dates. All of the little ones know they are adopted, they know they have a bigger family and are loved by so many people. We were very blessed to have met Angie and a bond of love.”

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