Welcome to Gift of Adoption Florida: Adoption Grants

About Gift of Adoption Florida

You don’t have to adopt to give a child a family.  Gift of Adoption awards adoption grants to complete adoptions of children in vulnerable circumstances – giving them permanent families and the chance to thrive.

Each year, Gift of Adoption Florida receives adoption funding requests from approximately 117 qualified families — representing a funding need of $585,000. The goal of the Florida Chapter’s all-volunteer board is to raise enough funds to help complete each of these adoptions. 100% of the money raised by the chapter is directed to uniting children with loving families in the area.

Nationwide, Gift of Adoption is only able to fund 2 out of 3 qualified applicants putting adoption out of reach for many families who otherwise would adopt.  Gifts of any amount make a tremendous difference in our ability to remove the financial barrier to adoption and there are many ways to give including online, stock, IRA and Donor Advised Funds, give or learn more.

As of December 31 2024, Gift of Adoption has awarded $2,650,000 in adoption assistance grants across Florida and the south to complete the adoptions of 875 children. Download PDF Fact Sheet

If you would like to learn more and get involved locally contact  Susan Smith, Chapter Network Officer to get connected and get started.

Florida Adoption Success Stories

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Jameson, adopted from the U.S.A. in 2023
by Cantonment, FL grant family Katharine and James

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Remi, adopted from the U.S.A. in 2023
by Tampa, FL grant family Kyla and Jesse

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Lucia and Naomi, adopted from Liberia in 2023
by Viera, FL grant family Deson and Kimberly

Events

Florida Chapter – Gambling for the Gift

Higgins Hall 5225 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL

Friday, November 7, 2025  |  6:30 - 10:30 PM (ET)  |  Higgins Hall The Gift of Adoption – Florida Chapter is hosting a casino night. Join us for delicious food,

$125

Our Team

David Alexander
Angels in Adoption Award Recipient
Sharla Cook
David Jones
Angels in Adoption Award Recipient
Michael Loparco
Angels in Adoption Award Recipient
Mindy Budzynski
President
Angels in Adoption Award Recipient
Eric Kudzinski
Angels in Adoption Award Recipient
Loreen Spencer
Angels in Adoption Award Recipient
David Conn
Angels in Adoption Award Recipient
Sean Dougherty
Jeanne Tate
Angels in Adoption Award Recipient

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