HOAA Events

Adoption Information Session – November 2024 (VIRTUAL)

Join us for an informative session about adopting from foster care! This event is designed for families curious about the adoption journey and eager to learn how they can provide a loving, stable home to a child in need. You’ll learn about the steps involved in adopting from foster care. Bring your questions, meet other […]

Annual Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser

418 W Platt 418 W Platt St, Tampa, FL, United States

Adoption is about family, and so is Thanksgiving. Please consider purchasing your holiday pies from us and join our fight to ensure every child in foster care finds a place to call home. Pie orders are available now and until Friday, November 22nd. Pie pick-up will be held on Tuesday, November 26th from 2-6 pm […]

Pizza Fundraiser

ABC Pizza 1242 W. Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL, United States

We’re teaming up with ABC Pizza for a delicious way to make a difference! Enjoy your favorite pizza and make an impact—one slice at a time. On Wednesday, Dec 18th (all day), use code HOAA when you order carry-out, and 20% of your bill will go directly to helping children in foster care waiting for […]

Birth Parent Pizza Meet-up – December 2024

Lazy Moon Pizza 441 S Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL, United States

Pizza Meet-ups are open to birth mothers and birth fathers and those who support them from any adoption journey.  Specifically, pizza meet-ups are support group meetings led by a birth parent where you can meet and connect with other people who have also placed a child for adoption. You don’t need to have worked with […]

New! Foster and Adoptive Parent Education (Virtual) – Begins January 2025

Join our state-approved virtual training designed to equip foster and adoptive parents with essential skills and knowledge for their foster and adoptive parenting journey. Gain valuable insights, tools, and strategies to support children in your care. These virtual sessions are held in (8) group sessions in January to expedite your training certification. Class Dates: January […]

Birth Parent Pizza Meet Up – January 2025 (Orlando)

Lazy Moon Pizza 441 S Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL, United States

Pizza Meet-ups are open to birth mothers and birth fathers and those who support them in their adoption journey.  Specifically, pizza meet-ups are support group meetings led by a birth parent where you can meet and connect with other people who have also placed a child for adoption. You don’t need to have worked with […]

Birth Parent Pizza Meet-up – January 2025 (Ft Myers)

Grimaldi's Pizzeria (Ft Myers) 13499 S Cleveland Ave Ste 201, Ft Myers, United States

Pizza Meet-ups are open to birth mothers and birth fathers and those who support them in their adoption journey.  Specifically, pizza meet-ups are support group meetings led by a birth parent where you can meet and connect with other people who have also placed a child for adoption. You don’t need to have worked with […]

W.A.I.T. Group (Virtual) – January 2025

W.A.I.T. - Waiting Adoptive Parent Information and Training  W.A.I.T. is our monthly virtual support group for waiting families.  Families are in all stages of the matching and placement process.  Share and learn from other families also on their adoption journey. Sessions include: Adoption Training Topics Guest Speakers Group Discussion Support for Waiting Families Join our […]

Birth Parent Pizza Meetup – January 2025 (Tampa)

Grimaldi's Pizzeria (Tpa) 218 Westshore Plaza, Tampa, United States

Pizza Meet-ups are open to birth mothers and birth fathers and those who support them from any adoption journey.  Specifically, pizza meet-ups are support group meetings led by a birth parent where you can meet and connect with other people who have also placed a child for adoption. You don’t need to have worked with […]