Florida - Home Study Application

Start your Florida home study by choosing between two awesome PairTree professionals!

Provider 1: Margeaux Garrett

Hi! My name is Margeaux and I am the Director of Connected by Love Adoptions.

I was born and raised in Cocoa Beach, Florida. After graduating college, I moved to Colorado for nine years and eventually made my way back to Florida in 2011. My husband and I have two beautiful boys; our oldest, we adopted from birth and our youngest completes our crew!

I began my professional career as an Executive Recruiter in human resources, however after 10 years I left my corporate job behind to pursue a career in the adoption field. I like to say this job found me after a lifelong friend of mine Heather (who happens to be the agency owner of Connected by Love) approached me to come work for her.  It was a no-brainer for me, and I like to say it was a match made in heaven.

I am passionate about my work, as someone who's experienced adoption firsthand; the ebbs and flows this journey can take you on, offer me a perspective most families appreciate. I strive to offer the care and support our families need. I love working with children and providing them the stability of a safe and loving home that they deserve.

A few fun facts about Margeaux:

• I love sports especially basketball; started playing in middle school and was fortunate enough to receive an athletic scholarship for college.
• I am very close to my son's biological mother and think of her like a sister.
• I love spending time at the beach especially looking for shark teeth.

Are there any parts of Florida you can't support?

Unfortunately, I can't take families near St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Tampa, and other spots on the West side of Florida. I would LOVE to work with you if you're near West Palm, Orlando, Jacksonville, Cocoa Beach, and Miami. Generally, I can take families in North and South Florida, but the Central part is more mixed. I'm also always happy to confirm whether or not I can work with you, just email me. 

How much does a home study cost?

Margeaux's home study fees start at $1,650. Cost depends on distance due to travel fees.

Ready to work with Heather?

1) Download and complete Heather's application

2) Email it to homestudy@pairtreefamily.com.

Once your application has been reviewed, PairTree will get in touch with you about the next steps. Learn more about the home study process with PairTree and Heather. 

Provider 2: Susan Speropulos

Hi, I'm Susan! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Florida, SW8130) and the Founder/Executive Director of Florida Adoption Home Studies. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Clark University and a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University.

I have over 27 years of experience in mental health and in domestic, kinship, intervention, and complex adoptions. I have been conducting home study investigations for private adoption since 2005. I am a proud Native of Stamford, Connecticut, and currently resides near Pensacola, Florida with my four daughters.

What families are saying about Susan:

"Susan helped us out when we needed a quick home study and then continued to help us when our adoptions took much longer than expected. She helped with the required visits and home study updates we needed. She was there anytime we had questions and even came to help us when we needed a notary for court over the phone. Susan is professional, on time, and cares. I would recommend her services always and would use her again if we ever needed to. " - Saralynn Johnson

"13.5 years ago we googled home study providers in Pensacola. Susan's name popped up and we contacted her right away. She made the home study process stress-free and we felt comfortable at all times. We have a 13-year-old and a 9-year-old. Susan was our social worker through both adoptions. She's knowledgeable in all areas of adoption, she has great communication skills and we couldn't recommend her more!" - Matthew Swenson

How much does a home study cost?

Susan's home study fees start at $1,600. Cost depends on distance due to travel fees.

Ready to work with Susan?

1) Download and complete Susan's application.

2) Email it to homestudy@pairtreefamily.com.

Once your application has been reviewed, PairTree will get in touch with you about the next steps.