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.
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