Erica T. Healey

Adoption

January 21, 2026

Each year on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Their dedication, strength, and courage protect the freedoms that make family and community life possible.
At Tate Healey Webster, we extend that gratitude beyond words by supporting service members and veterans who open their hearts through adoption. Military families embody resilience, compassion, and commitment—qualities that make them extraordinary parents to children in need of stable, loving homes.

Adoption Benefits for Military Families

Military service members and veterans who pursue adoption have access to important programs that can help ease the cost of building a family.

Federal Adoption Reimbursement Program

Active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces may qualify for up to $2,000 per adopted child, or up to $5,000 per year, through the Department of Defense Adoption Reimbursement Program. This benefit covers eligible adoption expenses such as legal fees, home studies, and travel.

Florida State Adoption Benefits for Veterans

In addition to federal reimbursement, the State of Florida provides special adoption incentives for veterans and active-duty military families. Under Florida Statute 409.1664, qualifying service members and veterans who adopt a child from Florida’s child welfare system may receive a lump-sum payment of $10,000 or $25,000 per child, depending on the child’s circumstances and special needs.
These programs reflect a shared commitment to ensuring that military families have the support they need to provide permanent, loving homes for children in foster care.

Supporting Those Who Serve

At Tate Healey Webster, we are proud to help military and veteran families across Florida navigate the adoption process with clarity, compassion, and respect. Our board-certified adoption attorneys are experienced in both private and public adoptions, including cases involving foster care and relative placements.
We believe that every child deserves a forever family, and that those who serve our country deserve support as they create one.
To every veteran, active-duty service member, and family who has opened their heart to adoption: we thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your love.

Learn More

If you are a veteran or service member in Florida considering adoption, our team can help you explore your options, understand available benefits, and guide you through every step of the process.
Contact Tate Healey Webster
Visit floridaadoptionattorney.com or call our office to speak with a board-certified Florida adoption attorney today.

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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.

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