THINKING ABOUT ADOPTION?
Every child deserves a loving, permanent home. By adopting a child featured in the Heart Gallery, you’re giving a child in foster care the chance to grow, thrive, and experience the unconditional love of family. Many of these children—especially older youth, sibling groups, and those with special needs—are still waiting for a place to call home.
If you’ve ever considered opening your heart and home to a child in need, we encourage you to explore their stories. Adoption is a lifelong journey filled with challenges and incredible rewards, but you don’t have to do it alone—we’re here to support you every step of the way.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
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Be at least 21 years of age, financially stable, and responsible mature adult(s)
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Attend free trainings to learn about caring for children in foster care
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Show proof of marriage and/or divorce (if applicable)
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Criminal history and abuse/neglect background check on everyone 14+ in the household
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Submit an application and share information regarding background and lifestyle
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Agree to a home study which includes visits with all household members
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Provide relative and non-relative references
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Must be a US Citizen or lawful permanent resident
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Must have a high school diploma or GED
TIMELINE TO ADOPTION
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CHILD PLACING AGENCIES
Agencies in DFPS Region 11
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A World For Children
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Arms Wide Adoption Services
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Arrow Child and Family Ministries
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Bair
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Buckner Children and Family Services
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Children's Hope Residential Services, Inc.
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Circles of Care
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Circles of Living Hope
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Families Especial
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Gladney Center for Adoption
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Hands of Healing
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Homes in Harmony
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The Burke Foundation
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Upbring
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Rio Grande Children's Home
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Sunny Glenn
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ALREADY LICENSED?
If you are a licensed foster parent in Texas with a current home study and are interested in a child or youth, please have your caseworker send us a copy of your home study along with their contact information. We will then connect them with the child’s caseworker or TARE Coordinator.
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Additionally, please ask your caseworker to include how you learned about the child(ren) or youth you are inquiring about.
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Thank you for your commitment to providing a loving home—we appreciate your dedication!
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