Considering an Adoptive Placement for your Child
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Adoption is a difficult decision made from love. Hausmann & Hickman places newborns and children under the age of five in loving financially secure adoptive homes. We are here to assist birth parents in selecting a stable and secure family to raise their child.

During your pregnancy and six week postnatal period, the adoptive parents may assist you with your living and medical expenses. These expenses may include your rent, food, utilities, clothing and transportation. We will help you to obtain medical care and benefits to assure that you receive quality prenatal care for you and your child. All expenses are reviewed and approved by the court. We also provide counsel with a licensed therapist at no cost to assist you through this difficult time in your life

All prospective adoptive families submit to a thorough home study process. A licensed social worker evaluates the family on several levels to assure a safe placement. In order to qualify as a prospective adoptive family, the family must have no criminal or child abuse history, evidence of a stable financial history, a stable and loving marriage, and a positive medical evaluation. In the best interest of the child, the family's attitudes towards adoption are also evaluated. Your child's placement is monitored by the court to assure the continued well being of your child.

Hausmann & Hickman represents prospective adoptive families living in the State of Florida and other qualified states. As the parent choosing an adoptive placement for your child, you have the option to select the family. You may meet and spend time with the family of your choice. Many women request that their adoptive parents attend sonograms, prenatal appointments and/or the birth of the child. Most adoptive families are thrilled to be a part of this experience. Telephone, electronic and written communication during your pregnancy is also available at your request. After your child's birth, you may elect to receive periodic pictures and letters discussing your child's growth and development. All communication are conducted with a level of privacy to protect the identity of all parties involved in the process.

Florida adoption law provides you the option of choosing when to place your child for adoption. In all cases you do not sign a consent for adoption until after your child is born. The majority of adoptive placements occur immediately after the birth of the child. You may authorize your chosen identified adoptive family to take the child home directly from the hospital. Most birth parents choose this direct placement to encourage a bond between the child and the adoptive family and to reduce emotional stress on themselves and the adoptive family

Hausmann & Hickman encourages all birth families to provide the adoptive child with a biological family history. The birth parent has several ways to provide this information. You may write a letter to your child explaining your adoption decision and provide pictures of you and your family so the child always has a connection to his or her biological roots. Adoptive families pledge to keep this history safe and share it with the child at an appropriate age. All birth and adoptive families are encouraged to apply with the Florida Adoption Reunion Registry to allow the child to complete a birth parent search parties.