Texas Resources

Getting Started

• Child Adoption Laws
  Adoption laws for state of Texas.
• LGBT Adoption Laws
  LGBT adoption laws in Texas.
• Pre-Service Training Information
  DFPS provides general information on pre-service PRIDE training classes.
• Private Adoption Agencies
  List of private adoption agencies in Texas that contract with DFPS. If a Texas family adopts a child in DFPS custody, the agencies listed can provide you with adoption services at no cost. Please note that there may be other fees and/or fees for adopting a child from another state.
• Public and Private Agency Search
  Public and private foster care adoption agencies in Texas
• Regional DFPS Offices
  Contact information for regional DFPS offices.
• Steps to Foster Care/Adoption
  Steps to become a foster or adoptive parent in Texas.
• Adoption Information
  Adoption Information by state
• Understanding Texas Adoption Laws and Policies
  An overview of adoption laws
• Adoption Services
  DCS provides an overview of adoption services
• Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers
  Information on the Home study program and requirements

Searching for Children

• Heart Gallery of Central Texas
  Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in Cental Texas.
• Heart Gallery of Deep East Texas
  Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in Deep East Texas (region 5).
• Heart Gallery of El Paso
  Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in El Paso.
• Heart Gallery of the High Plains
  Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in the High Plains.
• Heart Gallery of North Texas
  Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in North Texas.
• Heart Gallery of Northeast Texas
  Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in Northeast Texas.
• Heart Gallery of Northwest Texas
  Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in Northwest Texas
• Heart Gallery of San Antonio
  Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in San Antonio.
• Heart Gallery of the South Plains
  Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in the South Plains
• Heart Gallery of South Texas
  Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in South Texas.
• WWK Recruiters
  Scroll down and click on Texas to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting Texas children.
• Heart Gallery Of America
  Photo lists of waiting children

Pre-Placement

• DFPS Contracting Services
  An adoption agency must have a contract with DFPS in order for a family to adopt a child in DFPS custody.
• ICPC Information
  Provides general information on ICPC process in Texas, including conact information for state ICPC offices.

Post-Adoption Support & Resources

• Adoption Assistance
  Select Texas to view more information on adoption assistance in Texas, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway.
• College Tuition and Fee Waiver
  Information on college tuition waiver program for children adopted from foster care.
• DePelchin Post-Adoption Services
  DePelchin provides families with post-adoption services, including parent education, support groups, therapy, respite care, referrals, and more.
• DFPS Post-Adoption Services
  Post-adoption services are available to families who adopted through DFPS and for families receiving Title IV-E and state adoption assistance from DFPS.
• State Subsidy Information
  NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in Texas.
• Attachment and Trauma Specialists
  A list of local therapists that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues.
• Behavioral care treatment centers
  A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care
• Adoption Therapists
  A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption
• Child Care Resources
  A compiled list of child-care resources
• Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs
  A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment
• Counseling Resources
  A compiled list of counseling resources
• Kid Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in treating children
• Kinship Care
  Kinship programs and information
• Medical Resources
  Health and medical resources
• NPEN National Parenting Education Network
  A list of programs by state
• NOFAS FASD Support
  State resources and support group information
• Trauma Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in trauma related issues.
• Online Support Groups
  A list of online support group resources
• Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
  Frequently asked questions and answers regarding adoption
• Special Health Care Needs
  Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.

Events and Activites

• Cultural Events
  Events Calendar
• Summer Activities
  A list of activities for kids.

Home Study Service Providers

• Abby’s One True Gift
  Home study service provider
• Children’s Connections Inc.
  Home study service provider
• Family to Family Adoptions, Inc.
  Home study service provider