Our Mission Is To Seed Health, Happiness And Hope In The Lives Of Families And Youth, One Home At A Time.
What is Adoption?
An adoptive parent is someone who legally takes on the role of a child’s permanent parent when the child is unable to return to their biological family. Adoption creates a lifelong, legal parent-child relationship, just like that of a birth family.
Adoptive parents provide a stable, loving, and permanent home for a child. Once the adoption is finalized, they have full parental rights and responsibilities, including making decisions about the child’s education, healthcare, and overall well-being. Adoption can happen through the foster care system, private agencies, international adoption, or through kinship arrangements.
Adoptive parents play a crucial role in helping children heal from past trauma and build a secure future. Their commitment gives children a forever family and a sense of belonging that every child deserves.
Benefits of being an Adoptive Parent?
- Making a Life-Changing Impact: Adoption gives a child a permanent, loving home and the stability they may have never experienced. As an adoptive parent, you provide the foundation for a child to heal, grow, and thrive.
- Expanding Your Family with Purpose: Whether you’re single, part of a couple, or already have children, adoption is a powerful way to grow your family. It brings unique relationships and deep emotional bonds that often rival or exceed biological ties.
- Personal Growth and Fulfillment: Adopting challenges you to become more compassionate, patient, and resilient. Many adoptive parents say the journey transforms them in ways they never expected—emotionally, spiritually, and personally.
- Access to Support and Resources: Adoptive parents often receive valuable support, including training, counseling, post-adoption services, and in some cases, financial assistance or tax credits—especially with foster care adoption.
- Being Part of a Bigger Story: Adoption creates lifelong connections not just with your child, but often with extended birth families, other adoptive families, and support communities. You become part of a story that’s bigger than yourself—one of hope, healing, and unconditional love.
"Adoption is the loving choice to give someone a home where their heart can grow."
Frequently Asked Questions
The timeline varies depending on the type of adoption and individual circumstances—it can range from a few months to several years. Types include domestic infant adoption, foster care adoption, international adoption, and kinship (relative) adoption.
Generally, adoptive parents must be at least 21, financially stable, and pass a background check. Requirements vary by country, state, and agency.
Yes! Single parents or couples can adopt. Also, having biological children does not disqualify you from adopting.
You don’t need to own a home, but you must provide a safe, stable living environment. Age requirements vary, but agencies typically look for mature, healthy adults who can care for a child long-term.
A home study is a detailed evaluation of the prospective adoptive family, including interviews, background checks, and home visits, to ensure the environment is suitable for a child.
A home study is a detailed evaluation of the prospective adoptive family, including interviews, background checks, and home visits, to ensure the environment is suitable for a child.
Most adoptions require legal assistance to ensure the process complies with state and federal laws. Some agencies include legal services, while others may require you to hire your own attorney.
In most cases, once finalized, adoption is permanent. However, some states allow a revocation period during which birth parents may legally change their decision.
Yes, depending on whether the adoption was open or closed. Laws vary by state regarding access to original birth records.
An open adoption allows ongoing contact or information sharing between birth and adoptive families. A closed adoption means there is little or no contact, and records are typically sealed.
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Foster Care And Adoption Contact Information
Houston Child Placement Agency:
507 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. E. #130, Houston, TX 77060
Office: (832) 328-0104
Fax: (888) 367-9329
Program Administrator:
Tanya Bryant
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Contact Information:
Office: (956) 230-3600
Fax: (956) 338-5688
Program Administrator:
Jose De Anda:
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