Adoption Intervention Lawyer in Florida

Even when a child is involved in a dependency case, birth parents may still have meaningful choices. Adoption intervention can provide a private, thoughtful path forward that prioritizes permanency, stability, and parental voice.

Understanding Adoption Intervention in Florida

Sometimes, parents facing a dependency or termination of parental rights action by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) are not aware that they can still have a voice in determining where and when their child may be placed for adoption. This type of adoption process is referred to as an intervention, where a private adoption entity intervenes in the DCF case and handles the adoption pursuant to the wishes of the biological parent.

How Intervention Can Benefit Children and Families

This process allows the child to be removed from the foster care system and placed privately into a loving family chosen by the birth parents. There are many benefits to an Intervention, including a faster transition from the state system into a permanent home. The birth parent will not need to attend any further hearings, and the court system is thereby freed up to devote its resources to other cases where attention is needed. Most importantly, intervention allows the birth parents, and not the state, to plan for the child’s future.

When Intervention Is Legally Available

In order to rely on the law that allows birth parents to choose a private adoption placement, parental rights must still be intact.

This means that although DCF may have already taken the child from the home, there has not been a final termination of parental rights hearing and the issuance of a judge’s order terminating the parental rights. Every intervention is different, and there are many factors to consider to ensure the best possible outcome for the child. Please call us to learn more about Interventions.

Confidential Guidance for DCF Interventions

Please contact Tate Healey Webster if you have any questions about DCF interventions. The attorneys at Tate Healey Webster have focused their practice on adoption law for a combined total of over 120 years and have helped complete adoptions for thousands of pregnant birth mothers. Click here to learn what considerations to take into account when selecting an adoption attorney. Click here if you have questions about what financial resources may be available to assist you on your adoption journey.

Intervention Related Pages

Contested Adoptions Mediation Interstate Adoption International Adoption Unsealing Adoption Records Recognition of Foreign Adoption Name Change Termination of Parental Rights

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With years of experience and a commitment to personalized service, Tate Healey Webster Adoption Attorneys is proud to be a trusted partner in adoption throughout the state. We understand that every adoption is unique, which is why we offer tailored legal solutions and support. If you’re ready to begin your adoption journey, contact us today. Let us help you bring your family closer together through the miracle of adoption.