Attend a free Adoption Orientation session to learn more about adoption, the children longing for a family, and the overall adoption process and requirements. If you're interested in foster parenting, these orientation sessions are also for you! Feel free to let us know you're coming or, if you aren't yet sure which one fits in your schedule, just walk in!
August
Monday August 2, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at HOME SAFE
Wednesday August 4, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Kids in Distress
Tuesday August 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Children’s Home Society of Florida
Thursday August 26, 6 to 8 p.m. at CHOICES
Thursday August 26, 6 to 8 p.m. at Family Preservation Services
Thursday August 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Place of Hope
September
Wednesday September 1, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Kids In Distress
Monday September 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at HOME SAFE
Tuesday September 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Children’s Home Society of Florida
Thursday September 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Place of Hope
Thursday September 30, 6 to 8 p.m. at CHOICES
Thursday September 30, 6 to 8 p.m. at Family Preservation Services
October
Monday October 4, 6:30 to 8:30 at HOME SAFE
Wednesday October 6, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Kids in Distress
Tuesday, October 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Children’s Home Society of Florida
Thursday October 28, 6 to 8 p.m. at CHOICES
Thursday October 28, 6 to 8 p.m. at Family Preservation Services
Thursday October 28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Place of Hope
November
Monday November 1, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at HOME SAFE
Wednesday November 3, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Kids in Distress
Tuesday November 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Children’s Home Society of Florida
Thursday November 18, 6 to 8 p.m. at CHOICES
Thursday November 18, 6 to 8 p.m. at Family Preservation Services
Thursday November 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Place of Hope
December
Wednesday December 1, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Kids In Distress
Monday December 6, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at HOME SAFE
Thursday December 16, 6 to 8 p.m. at Family Preservation Services
Tuesday, December 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Children’s Home Society of Florida
Thursday December 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Place of Hope
Thursday December 30, 6 to 8 p.m. at CHOICES
Licensing Agencies
Kids In Distress (Regular Foster Care)
5861 Heritage Park Way
Delray Beach, FL 33484
Tel: 272-0204
Directions:
Just past Military Trail on Atlantic Ave. Turn right on Via Flora and right on Heritage Parkway into the assisted living facility.
The Children's Place at HOME SAFE (Regular Foster Care)
2840 6th Ave. South
Lake Worth, Fl 33461
Tel: 832-6185
Directions:
From I-95, exit at 6th Ave. Go west to the traffic light (Palm Beach Community College). Turn left at the light. Our address is 2840 6th Ave. South
Children’s Home Society of Florida (Adoptions Only)
3333 Forest Hill Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Tel: 868-4300
Directions:
From I-95, exit at Forest Hill Blvd - exit 66. Go west, past Congress. We are on the right-hand side of the street across from the Palm Beach School Board.
Family Preservation Services (Regular Foster Care)
5841 Corporate Way, Suite 106
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Tel: 697-2231 (or) 2278
Directions:
From I-95 to 45th Street, exit going east. Make a left at the first red light (landmark: Burger King and Corporate Way sign). Turn left on Corporate Way and follow the winding road to the deadend. The building number is 5841, in the Achievers Center Building, and we are located in suite 106, West Palm Beach, FL 33407.
Alternate Family Care (Therapeutic Foster Care)
6650 W. Indiantown Road, Suite 201
Jupiter, Florida 33458
Tel: 746-4154
Directions:
Proceed north on I-95. Take the Jupiter exit and merge with the traffic going right onto Indiantown Road. In less than five minutes, you will come to the first red light; the second red light is not far down the road. After the second red light turn, right into the driveway just pass Kentucky Fried Chicken at 6650 Indiantown Road. Alternate Family Care is on the second floor. Take the elevator. Our office has ALTERNATE FAMILY CARE on the door.
Camelot Community Care (Therapeutic Foster Care)
6416 Melaleuca Lane
Greenacres, FL 33463
Tel: 649-0877
Directions:
From I-95, exit on 6th Ave and head west. Continue west until you see a pink building on the left-hand side, just before you reach Jog and Melaleuca, (6th Ave eventually becomes Melaleuca Lane). This will be approximately four miles from I-95. Turn left into this complex.
From the Turnpike, exit on Lake Worth Rd. and head east until you reach Jog Road. Turn right on Jog Rd. Once you approach Melaleuca Lane, turn left. Turn right into the pink plaza.
The Twelve (Regular Foster Care)
406 E. Ocean Street
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Tel: 572-2293
Directions:
From I-95, exit onto get off at Boynton Beach Blvd. heading east. When you reach Sea Crest Avenue (Between the post office and City Hall) turn left, then turn left on East Ocean Avenue (passes by City Code Office). Go down several blocks; 406 Ocean Ave. will be on the right (after flower shop and before pizza restaurant). Please call us at 561-572-2293 or 954-547-7005.
*A requested appointment can be made for individual orientations.
Choices Children & Family Consortium (Regular Foster Care)
2300 W. Sample Road, Suite 313
Pompano Beach, FL 33073
Tel: 954-917-2599
*No adoptions staff will be present at the Choices orientations
Directions:
From I-95 going south, take exit 69 – Gateway Blvd. Turn right on Gateway Blvd. and left on Quantum Lakes Drive until you arrive at 2500 Quantum Lakes Drive, Boynton Beach.
Choices Children & Orientation Location Address
1845 Federal Highway, Suite 350
Delray Beach, FL
Tel: 561-775-7195
*No adoptions staff will be present at the Choices orientations
Place of Hope (Foster and Adoptive MAPP/home studies)
9078 Isaiah Lane
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Tel: 561-775-7195
Directions:
From I-95, exit onto Northlake Blvd. and head west. Continue past Military Trail until you see the blinking lights at the fire station. After that, turn right onto Isaiah Lane. Use the call box to call our Administrative Offices.
If you plan to attend an orientation session at Place of Hope, please RSVP to Joshua Kolkana at joshk@placeofhope.com or 561.775.7195. Also, please specify your childcare needs.