FLORIDA ADOPTION COUNCIL, INC.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA

The Florida Adoption Council (FAC) is a non-profit, statewide association of adoption professionals in Florida. It includes attorneys, agencies, and social workers who are dedicated to advancing and improving the adoption process within the state. Members honor their title by adhering to legal standards and legislative issues in Florida through a commitment to high-quality service for the public. FAC members actively engage with various aspects of adoption, such as interstate adoption, surrogacy, step-parent, and relative placements. They are instrumental in shaping Florida’s adoption legislation, lobbying on pertinent issues which has resulted in significant enhancements in professional standards regarding competence and ethics. The Council also focuses on providing accurate public information relevant to ethical adoption practices within the state. The organization extends numerous benefits to its members, including access to industry-specific information like legislative updates, forums, seminars, and contact networks for a range of adoption-related issues. An integral part of FAC’s activities is their annual conference held at Mission Inn Resort in Howey-in-the-Hills, FL— an elegant 1,100-acre destination resort renowned for its natural beauty situated near Lake Harris. Founded on February 01, 2001 with incorporation filed under number N01000000740, FAC has its main office at 1420 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL. Additional contact numbers include (407) 843-3300; (407) 843-6300; and (850) 651-5225. Members and the public can reach out for assistance via FloridaAdoptionCouncil.com or by utilizing an online assistance form available on their website. FAC is currently led by a board of directors which includes Alice H Murray, Linda Rotz, and Dan Hartzog among its key officers. The organization maintains transparency through the annual reporting, with its most recent report filed for 2025.