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Adoption Authority, Inc.
4940 Emerson St UNIT 103, Jacksonville, FL 32207, United States
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Ka
Review №1

We have loved working with Adoption Authority for our home study and as we wait to be matched with a birth mom. They really care about the best interest of the birth mom and the adoptive families alike. They have spent many hours answering so many of my questions throughout this process. Would highly recommend to anyone in any part of the adoption process (birth mom or adoptive family)

Je
Review №2

It is uplifting to work with individuals who sincerely care about everyone involved in the adoption process - birth parents, adoptive parents, and of course the precious children. Their compassion and dedication are unparalleled!

Ja
Review №3

The compassion and support they show their birth mothers is astounding. They truly care for all involved in the adoption process.

To
Review №4

We are grateful for the integrity, hard work, and care of the women at Adoption Authority. It was very important to us to find an agency that was ethical and was focused on the needs of the expectant/birth mothers. We appreciated the care our daughters birth mom received before, during and after her birth. We have also participated in workshops offered by Adoption Authority on transracial adoption and other adoption topics that were free and very helpful.

MI
Review №5

I would not recommend even contacting this agency. Their lack of professionalism is appearant in the brief interactions I have had with them in regards to the adoption process. Upon inquiring how funds would be spent and why some documents are required. I was instantly rejected. Their lack of detail orientation extends to miss spelling names and email address and might be antisemitic due to my last name. This is the only reason why you could be denied so fast.

CC
Review №6

We have worked Adoption Authority several times in the past couple of years. As an adoption agency in Virginia, we are comforted in knowing their placing agency is supportive and kind to our adoptive families. Most importantly, we are impressed with their level of involvement and emotional support to their expectant parents and birth parents. We are reassured by their ethical practices and facilitating a positive relationship between adoptive families and birth families. They truly want the best for their clients!

G
Review №7

As a birth mom you can imagine the fear and uncertainty with choosing any organization. Not only did I want to make sure my child went to a good home after birth but also that I received the best assistance during my pregnancy to achieve that goal. I found this wonderful agency through a friend of mine who was also a birth mom. Despite her many informative positive opinions, I wanted to form my own opinions so I did some research prior to reaching out to Adoption Authority. In an effort to learn more I decided to give the agency a call. That single phone call with a representative restored my faith and confidence in getting through this situation and solidified my choice in the organization. From there I consulted with a case manager and the Director to establish the best course of action tailored to my needs. They not only provide assistance finding hospitals and other resources, they also accompanied me to appointments and meetings at my request. Personally having someone there through this entire process was more comforting than I think they even realize. My case manager made herself available 24/7 both by telephone and in person when I needed it. Ultimately I was able to find my child a safe, secure home through this agency. Without them this process would have been a lot more lonely, stressful, and potentially heart-breaking. I can truly reflect on my experience with this agency as a good one and I would recommend them to other mothers looking for adoption assistance!

La
Review №8

This review is months overdue! We wish we would have written this long ago. The Adoption Authority was an answer to our prayers. We sought Adoption Authority out for our second adoption placement. We have experience with two other agencies as well. Although we liked the other agencies we worked with, Adoption Authority was exceptional and professional upon our first impression. We were adamant that we wanted to work with an agency that cared first and foremost for the well being and the decisions of the birth mother/family. Making sure this was her/their decision. They also looked out for us, the adoptive family. We believe the Adoption Authoritys mission is beautiful and the women behind it are full of compassion. We saw Adoption Authority take care of the birth mother of our child, and kept her desires as their first priority, while at the same time guiding us through the entirety of the adoption process. We highly recommend the Adoption Authority to both birth mothers seeking options in adoption, and for prospective adoptive families. Our lives will forever be changed for the greater because of a loving birth mother who chose to gift us with the life of her child, and for the work of Adoption Authority that facilitated this adoption with professionalism and compassion.

Ka
Review №9

I cannot say enough about what a great organization this is. The genuine love and support from the Adoption Authority toward the birth mothers/families they work with is exceptional and, particularly after placement, extremely unique.If you are a looking to expand your family through adoption, this is the organization you want to work with. We adopted our youngest child through the Adoption Authority and the experience was amazing. We ran into an issue during our adoption journey and the integrity that the Adoption Authority demonstrated in handling the situation speaks volumes to the ethics of this organization.

Vi
Review №10

Our experience with The Adoption Authority was exceptional. This was our second adoption but the first with Adoption Authority and everyone involved was so caring and professional. They walked us through every step and definitely made sure that the lines of communication were always open. They always treated us and the birth mother with respect and compassion. They were good stewards with the finances and we so appreciate all that they did for us during this process. Highly recommend this agency!

Ma
Review №11

I felt comfortable and supported by everyone I worked with at Adoption Authority. They never once judged me or my boyfriend about doing adoption for our child. Our baby is now six months old and we have pictures and videos sent to our phone all the time. We do facetime every other Sunday and really feel like family with the adoptive parents. We have already done 2 visits so far (more this summer) and we know that our daughter is safe and happy.

To
Review №12

We feel blessed to have adopted our son through Adoption Authority. Hillary, Linda and Edna were supportive, compassionate, encouraging and caring to our son’s birth mother not only during the adoption process, but after as well. As an adoptive mother it was comforting that Hillary and Linda had both adopted, giving them a personal love and passion for the adoption journey. We found them helpful, sincere, honest, informative, and caring making the process stress free and smooth. They played a special part in our lives and we hold a special place for them in our hearts. We highly recommend them to anyone.

Be
Review №13

Only good things to share about Adoption Authority! They are incredible organization and a breath of fresh air in the adoption world! Thank you for caring for people over anything else! Your work is truly making a difference.

Co
Review №14

After spending time with the staff and director of Adoption Authority, it was evident that they provide top quality care towards their expecting mothers and families. I have had other experiences with other adoption agencies and attorneys, and what I really appreciated about Adoption Authority is their mission to provide ethical adoption practices and educating others. They are truly advocates for all parties involved in adoption.

Ja
Review №15

My wife and I adopted our son with Adoption Authority in October of 2016. Adoption Authority was amazing from beginning to end. They are committed to making sure the birth mothers are treated with respect and well taken care of. As far as perspective parents, Adoption Authority has years of experience and can answer any questions and settle any nerves you might have. We used several different agencies and Adoption Authority was the best hands down

He
Review №16

I recently had a situation with an adoption placement need. Hilary immediately stepped in and provided much needed assistance. I work with many professionals in the adoption field and can easily say that working with her has been a phenomenal experience. She is sweet, kind, compassionate and has excellent follow through.

CJ
Review №17

We have been blessed to work with The Adoption Authority twice as we build our family. The most important thing to our family in choosing in an adoption agency was strong ethics which is a cornerstone of The Adoption Authority. The compassion and support for expectant and birth families is genuine and real. Support does not end at placement for birth or adoptive families. Our family would not be the same had we not crossed paths with The Adoption Authority and we cannot imagine any other path for our family!

Sh
Review №18

This agency is top notch. Their isnt a local agency I trust more who has the birthmothers best interest in mind. As my family hopes to grow through adoption we have so much trust and confidence that this group is truly giving these amazing woman all the support they need. Specifically Hillary and Linda have been incredible to work with. They are kind hearted and very transparent. We are grateful to have connected with them.

Re
Review №19

We adopted our amazing baby boy through The Adoption Authority. We had the most wonderful experience! Hillary was absolutely amazing and helped to keep us informed and the process was extremely quick and smooth. She was also there to support our sons birth mother by going to doctors appointments and being at the hospital when she gave birth. She genuinely cares about the well-being of everyone, and having adopted her daughter, she knew all of the feelings we were experiencing. We will be forever grateful to Hillary and The Adoption Authority for making our dreams of becoming parents into reality.

Je
Review №20

The Adoption Authority is one of the most ethical, hard working, caring organizations Ive ever come into contact with. As an organization, they lay out all possibilities and outcomes honestly, but with the utmost compassion for all parties involved. The love and kindness they genuinely posses for all individuals that come through their agency is exuded through each member of the agency. They are without a doubt a ray of sunshine in an often convoluted world.

An
Review №21

We adopted our son through the Adoption Authority, and can not express enough praise about the experience with them. The staff were so attentive to both us and the birth parents throughout the emotional process. My husband and I especially appreciate the care and support they continue to give the birth parents even months after we received our child--they even hosted a Birth Mother Appreciation Day the day before Mothers Day. I highly recommend everyone at the Adoption Authority!

Ja
Review №22

I cant believe another birth mom would leave such a negative review about these people. I cant speak on her situation but my own experience as a birth mom with Adoption Authority has been amazing. From the very beginning they been by my side trying to give me everything I need for me and the baby. Even though I have been hormonal and all over the place about everything, they have still been patient and comforting. Its only been a month but already they helped me find a really good doctor that I like and even helped me financially. My favorite thing about these women is that they arent just nice, theyre professional. They dont just tell you what you want to hear to get your child. Theyre actually honest to try and give you the best help they can every step of the way. I look forward to the rest of my journey with these angels!

Dr
Review №23

They are the sweetest group of ladies ever. They helped me with every step along the way and I was blessed with a perfect baby boy! They will forever be apart of our lives.

Da
Review №24

I have been familiar with the amazing agency Adoption Authority for the last two years. I joined their staff 2 months ago because I believe in their mission and the way Adoption Authority stands to have ethical adoptions. The women here work hard to support birth mothers and adoptive families through the adoption process. If you want an advocate in the adoption process this is the place for you.

Ni
Review №25

Hillary and Linda are so devoted to making sure that the expectant moms they work with are encouraged, supported and respected. They are both adoptive parents and their true love and passion for adoption shines through in the work that they do. Kudos to The Adoption Authority for making the process a loving one for everyone involved.

Mi
Review №26

We were so thankful to have Hillary to walk us through the process of adopting our son. Hillary was extremely empathetic and yet very practical. We especially appreciated her care and support for our sons birth mom. We felt that Hillary sees the adoption process very holistically and understands the feelings/thoughts of all parties involved and yet keeps the well being of the child first and foremost.

La
Review №27

Super quick to judge us over a phone call. Will definitely not be going through these people!

Mi
Review №28

We absolutely loved working with the Adoption Authority! After having previously worked with a number of different agencies, it was a pleasure to come across Hillary and Linda. As adoptive parents themselves, they take a vested interest in the adoption process. They truly love what they do - they both went above and beyond to ensure we had the knowledge and emotional strength necessary during the adoption process. While we were in Jacksonville, they spent an incredible amount of time with both us and the birth mom - for TWO weeks. During the ups and downs they were there to share in our joy, and also hold our hands during the more trying times. We are so grateful to have worked with Linda and Hillary at the Adoption Authority and always recommend them to others.

Ke
Review №29

There where a lot of gray areas and a lot of vital information that was not told or explained to me when I discussed what my plan was. I think that this company is good for someone who just dont want any relationship with there child because I kinda felt it was basically a hope I would just place my child and be done with it they kinda let me down and didnt follow through with anything I was looking for in a family or from the agency.

Je
Review №30

My experience with this agency was completely top notch! They are in it for the right reasons! They work hard! Truly leaving family events and functions to make sure birthmothers, babies, adoptive parents are all taken care of. While visiting NICU for weeks, I truly saw how these girls work 24/7 and 365 days a week. I would definitely recommend Adoption Authority!

Ti
Review №31

Our experience at Adoption Authority was just amazing everyone there is just so sweet kind, they love what they do have big hearts always have huge smiles on their faces, we would use them again when the opportunity presents it self again for adoption.

He
Review №32

The ladies here have helped me in so many ways i cant thank them enough. So happy i went to them. Such caring people and held my hand all the way

co
Review №33

I love the adoption authority they are the most loving patient caring group of women that i know...they made my whole adoption go smoothly and very comfortable..they listened to what i wanted and let me choose how i wanted things to be for my daughter....If i had to do it all over again they definitely would be my first choice....

Da
Review №34

We were so blessed by the Adoption Authority. They truly showed care and concern for both the birth and adoptive families. They are ethical, loving, honest and truly committed to helping others.

Ni
Review №35

In the adoption community you will find MANY professionals that are very comfortable taking your money, offering minimum personal care, and while they may have all of the right words or avoid answering all of the hard questions. The Adoption Authoritys transparency and care is nothing like I have ever seen. While adoption itself will always be a risk Hillary and her team do everything in their power to minimalize your financial risk, offering near a full refund if a change of heart prior to placement occurs, while dedicating their time to loving and supporting their expectant and birth mothers before, during, and after placemeant (and I am not talking about the 6 weeks stuff that other professionals talk about.) They are in the business of building families but with empathy, compassion, and love. They are what all adoptions should look like.

Sa
Review №36

Linda is the sweetest person! She has such a good heart and really takes the time to show you she cares.

Le
Review №37

Great organization that focuses on providing a positive adoption experience for all involved parties

St
Review №38

The staff here is professional, compassionate, and kind. Whether choosing adoption for your baby or navigating the process seeking to expand your family, I can’t imagine a better organization to work with.

De
Review №39

A very caring group of individuals work for this nonprofit organization. Their hearts are in the work they do and that comes across when you meet them.

Ja
Review №40

I began working with Adoption Authority the end of November 2016, was matched on February 2nd and was holding my beautiful baby girl in my arms on February 22nd. Im convinced these ladies are sent directly from God. Words can not express how awesome they all are. My experience was nothing short of amazing! Hillary, Linda, Katy and Radiah there is a reason you all are here. I highly recommend Adoption Authority to anyone interested in adoption. (Bonus: I was matched with the most amazing birthmom I could ever dream of) I love you all and Im forever grateful for making my dream of becoming a mother come true! ♥️

Mo
Review №41

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  • Address:4940 Emerson St UNIT 103, Jacksonville, FL 32207, United States
  • Site:http://www.theadoptionauthority.org/
  • Phone:+1 904-236-6776
Categories
  • Adoption agency
  • Counselor
  • Family counselor
  • Pregnancy care center
  • Social services organization
  • Social worker
Working hours
  • Monday:Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday:Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday:Open 24 hours
  • Thursday:Open 24 hours
  • Friday:Open 24 hours
  • Saturday:Open 24 hours
  • Sunday:Open 24 hours
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