Putting up a baby for adoption in Jacksonville

Thinking of giving your baby up for adoption?

If you are considering adoption for your baby, we are here to support and assist you as you explore your options. We try not to use terms like “put up” or “give up” because those words have nothing to do with how we feel about the courageous choice of adoptive placement. However, these are also the most frequently used search terms for researching adoption and we want this information to reach everyone who needs it.

This page provides you with local resources and information about Pregnancy Resource Centers, Pregnancy Clinics/Family Planning providers, and hospitals in Jacksonville, Florida or around Duval County that have birthing centers.

We have additional information and resources for all of Florida on our Florida State Page.

Pregnancy Resource Centers in and near Jacksonville, Florida

If you think that you may be pregnant, having it confirmed as early as possible is important for both you and your baby. Pregnancy Resource Centers, sometimes also called “Crisis Pregnancy Centers” are usually not-for-profit clinics where you can go to take a free pregnancy test. If the test shows that you are pregnant, you can get a document (Proof of Pregnancy) that confirms this. The Proof of Pregnancy document is needed if you plan to apply for Florida Health Coverage  needed during your prenatal care.

Most Pregnancy Resource Centers are not staffed by medical personnel, and do not distribute contraceptives. Many are connected to pro-life organizations, so they are going to encourage you to either parent or consider adoption, however not all are religious. Pregnancy Resource Centers (or Crisis Pregnancy Centers) located in Duval County and near Jacksonville, Florida are:

• Emergency Pregnancy Services
• First Coast Women’s Services
• Lifeline Resources
• Women’s Help Center

Pregnancy Clinics and Low Cost Clinics Serving Jacksonville, Florida

Pregnancy Clinics have a medical staff and can help you with prenatal care and family planning. They can perform STD and cancer screenings (pap smears, and sometimes mammograms), and can prescribe and distribute birth control.  Duval County has several clinics located near Jacksonville that provide prenatal care:

• South Jacksonville Health Services
• Center for Women and Children
• Duval County Magnolia Women’s Health Center
• Volunteers in Medicine Jacksonville

Information about health coverage for pregnancy care that you may qualify for can be found at Florida Health Coverage.

Hospitals In Jacksonville And The Surrounding Duval County Area With Birthing Centers

There are several hospitals in or near Jacksonville, Florida that have birthing centers:

• Ascension St. Vincent’s Family Birth Center Southside
• Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital
• Baptist Health
• Memorial Hospital
• University of Florida Health

Additional Local Resources

• 211 Jacksonville
• Family Promise
• Mission House
• Feeding Northeast Florida
• Food Pantries

Legal Considerations

If you want to read more about adoption laws and regulations in both the United States and Florida, please visit our  Florida State Page.

Adoption Information If You Are Pregnant in Jacksonville, Florida

You may have thought about adoption for your baby, or are still considering it, but are not sure where to start. We are here to assist you if you have questions about adoption or want to explore if it might be right for you and your baby.