Welcome to Gift of Adoption Florida: Adoption Grants

Welcome to Gift of Adoption Florida Gift of Adoption provides grants to complete the adoptions
of children in vulnerable circumstances—giving them
permanent families and a chance to thrive.
Donate today to unite children
with loving families.
Every year, families in Florida seek
assistance to complete adoptions.
Apply for a Grant If you are facing a financial hurdle
in your adoption journey, consider
applying for a Gift of Adoption grant.

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 receives requests from approximately 97 qualified families in Florida — representing a funding need of $620,800. 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 permanent, loving families.

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, 2025, Gift of Adoption has awarded $2,933,960 in adoption assistance grants across Florida and the South to complete the adoptions of 927 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

Remi_FL

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

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Chapter Board Members

We are currently seeking leaders throughout the state to join our Chapter Board and help us grow and reach more families – learn more

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

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