A Bond of Love Adoption Agency
A Bond of Love Adoption Agency
One-line summary: Sarasota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit licensed Florida private adoption agency, operating since 1991–92; appears on the DCF licensed-agency roster with a clean BBB A+ record.
What it is
A nonprofit (501(c)(3), EIN 65-0307813) child-placing agency headquartered at 2813 Forest Lane, Sarasota FL 34231, with a second office in Tallahassee. It appears on Florida DCF's licensed-private-adoption-agency roster (FL license #100089468, agency-self-stated — verify the live DCF record). (deep-research source)
Why it matters to florida-adoption
A DCF-roster-verified, nonprofit option not previously captured in florida-adoption-agencies-comparison's nine-agency table. Nonprofit status plus a BBB A+ rating with no complaints make it a credible candidate to shortlist when vetting reputable agencies (see florida-adoption-scams-and-vetting).
Key facts
- Structure: 501(c)(3) nonprofit (confirmed via own site, BBB "private non-profit," and IRS/Cause IQ registry, EIN 65-0307813)
- Operating since: 1991–92
- HQ: 2813 Forest Lane, Sarasota FL 34231 (second office: Tallahassee)
- FL DCF license: #100089468 (agency-self-stated; on the DCF "Private Adoption" roster)
- BBB: A+, no complaints
Strengths (from a vetting perspective)
- Nonprofit (no profit incentive on placements), long operating history, clean BBB record, and verifiable presence on the DCF roster.
Weaknesses / unknowns
- This research did not confirm the agency's cost range, LGBTQ+ eligibility, COA accreditation, or wait times — the same disclosure gaps that affect most Florida agencies (see florida-adoption-agencies-comparison). Contact required.
Open questions
- Cost range, fee transparency, refund/disruption policy, LGBTQ+ eligibility, and accreditation status are all unverified.