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All who participate in adoption share responsibility for a child’s future .  \nReferences should be requested from someone who has known the family for along time . Their insight and opinion are important to us . Five (5) references per applicant are required . Reference requests made to persons who know both applicants count as one reference for each . If a reference request is made of a person who only knows one applicant, then we will need an additional reference request from someone who knows the other applicant .  \nReference requests should answer the following questions as honestly and thoroughly as possible . Please know that we do not expect adoptive parents to be more “perfect” than biological families, so feel free to describe their weaknesses and strengths .  \nAll letters must include reference full name, address, phone number, e-mail, and signature . We would like the letter to be typed and a copy e-mailed tous at [HomeStudy@FloridaAdoptionCenter.com](HomeStudy@FloridaAdoptionCenter.com. The)[. The](HomeStudy@FloridaAdoptionCenter.com. The) e-mailed copy does not need to be signed . In addition, we require that you print off a hard copy, sign it and mail the original to us to:  \nAttn: Home Study  \nFlorida Adoption Center, LLC  \n1840 Sarno Road  \nMelbourne FL, 32935  \nIf you have any questions, please reach out .  \n1. How long have you known this family, and what is your association with them (professional, social, neighbors, etc . )?  \n2. Describe their individual personalities, character, interests, and health .  \n3. How do you see their marriage/relationship? What are their strengths and weaknesses, individually and as a couple?  \n4. Please describe their lifestyle, activities, and interests .  \n5. Have you ever seen evidence of instability, drug or alcohol use, or felt counseling was needed?  \nPlease explain .  \n6. Why do you think they wish to adopt a child?  \n7. Please describe the type of parents you feel they will be .  \n8. If you were responsible for a child’s future, would you want this family to adopt the child?  \nPlease explain .  \nThank you for your assistance to this family .  \nFlorida Adoption Center, LLC 1840 Sarno Road, Melbourne, [FL 32935 |](FL 32935 | Office@FloridaAdoptionCenter.com |)[ ](FL 32935 | Office@FloridaAdoptionCenter.com |)[Office@FloridaAdoptionCenter.com](FL 32935 | Office@FloridaAdoptionCenter.com |)[ |](FL 32935 | Office@FloridaAdoptionCenter.com |)[ ](FL 32935 | Office@FloridaAdoptionCenter.com |)[www.FloridaAdoptionCenter.com](www.FloridaAdoptionCenter.com |)[ |](www.FloridaAdoptionCenter.com |) (321) 250-5683 (321) 766-5683 Fax (321) 392-4042  \nPage 1 of 1","cbCaibzSenUH3tV6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibzSenUH3tV6","pdf",600977,"English","# Reference requirements\n## Reference count and coverage rules\n## Letter formatting and submission\n# Reference questions\n## Knowledge and association\n## Family traits and health\n## Relationship and parenting expectations\n## Lifestyle and activities\n## Stability, counseling, and substance concerns\n## Motivation to adopt\n## Recommendation for adoption","[{\"question\":\"How many references are required per adoption applicant, and how are shared references counted?\",\"answer\":\"Five references per applicant are required. 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