Conveniently located in Tampa, Florida, Heartfelt Adoptions has been providing domestic adoption services in the Tampa Bay area for 20+ years.  Our team of caring and knowledgeable adoption professionals assist expectant parents and adoptive families in creating forever families together.  Whether you’re a hopeful adoptive parent or an expectant mom walking the road to adoption, our team is here for you every step of the way. Heartfelt Adoptions is one of the top private adoption agencies in the state of Florida.

Over the last twenty years, Heartfelt Adoptions has built lasting relationships with our community, expectant parents, and our adoptive parents, relationships that are based on trust, empathy and understanding. We recognize that placing a child for adoption and adopting a baby comes with a great deal of responsibility, both for the mother of the child and for the family that will be adopting. Our staff of compassionate, dedicated, and highly experienced professionals are here to provide you and your family with in-depth information and hands-on expert advice that will support you through this journey.  

At Heartfelt Adoptions, our staff realizes that placing your unborn child for adoption is possibly one of the hardest choices you will ever make, and we do not take it lightly. We will be here to walk you through every step, help weigh all your options so that you feel confident that you are making the best decision for your child. 

We are proud of the dedicated people who work here.  We know you will be too.

Our Staff

At Heartfelt Adoptions, our team is made up of compassionate, experienced professionals who are deeply committed to walking alongside every family and expectant mother we serve.

We understand that adoption is not just a process, it’s a life-changing journey filled with emotion, courage, and love. That’s why our staff approaches every situation with empathy, respect, and individualized care. Each member of our team brings years of experience in adoption services, along with a genuine passion for supporting both expectant mothers and adoptive families.

We believe in honoring the strength and bravery of the women we work with, while helping create stable, loving futures for children. Our team is here to provide guidance, answer questions, and offer steady support every step of the way—before, during, and long after placement.

At Heartfelt Adoptions, you are never just a case to us. You are a person, a story, and a future we are honored to be a part of.

Ashley L. Kroslak
Ashley L. KroslakExecutive Director
Ashley Kroslak is the Executive Director of Heartfelt Adoptions. She is married to David and a proud mom of three kids. Two of which are through adoption. Her personal journey into motherhood is what led her to this work, and it continues to shape how she serves others every day.
Ashley earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of South Florida, where she developed a deep understanding of family systems and the importance of compassionate support. Today, as the Executive Director of Heartfelt Adoptions, she has the privilege of walking alongside expectant mothers and adoptive families during some of the most meaningful moments of their lives.
I believe adoption is rooted in love, courage, and connection. My heart is to create a safe, supportive space where every person feels seen, respected, and cared for—no matter where they are on their journey.
Elizabeth Berkowitz
Elizabeth BerkowitzAdoption Attorney
Elizabeth R. Berkowitz, Esquire has been a Florida licensed attorney since January 2000. She attended Michigan State University, James Madison Honor College, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science with a focus on International Relations. She attended St. Thomas University School of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate.

Elizabeth earned certification in Justice Training by the State of Florida and is a Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem. She is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. She was admitted to the Federal Bar which allows her to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Elizabeth maintains an office in Palm Beach County that is exclusively focused on adoption law. She has been exclusively practicing in the specialized area of adoption law since 2008. Given the specialization of this area of law, she practices in all Florida circuits.

Elizabeth is married and has two adult sons. She has three dogs that she loves to spoil and loves providing babysitting services after adoptions have been finalized. Elizabeth has dedicated her life to making sure that children are placed in stable, loving, and safe homes. She prides herself on always giving to the community.

Glenda Youngcourt
Glenda YoungcourtOffice Manager
Glenda is a graduate of Robinson High School and longtime resident of South Tampa. She joined Heartfelt Adoptions in 2010 and is the clerical specialist in charge of bookkeeping and updates between birth parents and adoptive parents. She loves to cook, and our birth mothers love her Christmas treats. She has two children, two grandchildren, and two Pomeranians. She loves going to see the Rays and knows more about baseball and football than most.
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