The heart of our organization is our people. Caring, experience, and expertise all combine to result in exceptional service to you and your new baby.

Our professionals are waiting to meet you. We can help to turn what can be a challenging life experience into a joyous occasion. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Christine Welch, Attorney
 Executive Director

Christine graduated from the University of South Florida in 1979. In 1983, she received her Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Florida College of Law. Since 1986, Christine has placed hundreds of children nationally and internationally in loving homes. Specializing in adoption and surrogacy law for 20 years, Christine has been qualified in Federal Court as an expert on adoption and has presented adoption issues to the Florida Legislature. She is a member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the Florida Bar, and the Florida Adoption Council.

JoAnn Welch, LCSW
 Board Member

  JoAnn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in the field. Her educational qualifications include a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Social Work, and  Bachelor's Degree in the field of education. JoAnn specializes in counseling for birth parents, adoptive children and families. Her extensive knowledge base allows her to provide expert counseling and guidance.

Kim Fetner, BA
Board Member

Kim has worked in the field for over ten years. Not only does she have extensive experience working in adoption, she is also an adoptive mother. Kim has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis on counseling from the University of South Florida.

Welma Bleil  (Pronounced Velma)

Book Keeper

 Welma is a native Brazilian.  After receiving her bachelor’s degree there, she relocated to the United States.  Since her move, she has worked as an office manager/bookkeeper.  She is available to answer all questions regarding billing, escrow accounts, etc.  Welma is also fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.

 

Michelle Veddern

Legal Assistant

Michelle received her Paralegal degree in 2003 and has over 3 years experience in the legal field, mostly concentrating on family law. She assists the couples and surrogacy mothers throughout the entire process. she handles all the necessary paperwork.

 

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3800 West Bay to Bay Blvd
Suite 13
Tampa, FL 33629
Phone: 813-835-6000 Fax: 813-835-6004
E-mail: 2adopt@ChristineWelch.com