July 1, 2024 – Florida Safe Haven Law Changes After 20 Years For over 20 years, Florida has allowed a parent to anonymously surrender an unharmed newborn up to the age of 7 days old in a designated location, under the Safe Haven Law signed in 2000. In hopes of saving even more infants, there have been major changes that go into effect on July 1, 2024. The new law (known as HB 775) expands the following: Increased Age Limit: Extends the window that an infant can be surrendered up to 30 days of age. This additional time allows for
Tips for Getting Your Child Ready for Back-to-School in 2020
Tips for Getting Your Child Ready for Back-to-School in 2020 Getting kids ready for the upcoming school year can be challenging in a normal year. But in 2020, parents have even more things to think about. That’s why we’ve provided this brief resource guide below to help you navigate the back-to-school challenges coming your way. How to Keep Your Home and Kid Clean Whether or not your child will be attending school during the pandemic, it’s essential that your household stays germ-free. Consider hiring a professional cleaning service once a week or even once a month. If you tackle the
Big news from the Florida Adoption Reunion Registry!
We are excited to learn that the Florida Adoption Reunion Registry (FARR) has become FREE of charge!!! This means that it is even easier for families (Adopted Adults, Birth Parents, Birth Siblings, Birth Aunts and Uncles, Birth Grandparents and Adoptive Parents on behalf of their Adopted Minor Child) to reach out in search of one another. Click on the link below to learn more! http://www.adoptflorida.com/reunion-registry.htm
