The answer to this question will always be different for each expectant parent. It can be for financial, emotional, or physical reasons, but ultimately it’s trying to do what they feel is best for their child.

No, the agency will work to complete your adoption at NO cost to you. Once you are matched, we will help you with your living, transportation, and medical expenses. The financial assistance will continue for eight weeks after placement.

No, according to the Texas Family Code, “An affidavit for voluntary relinquishment of parental rights must be signed after the birth of the child, but not before 48 hours after the birth of the child, by the parent, whether or not a minor, whose parental rights are to be relinquished”. Family, i.e. Grandparents, siblings, and other extended family members, DO NOT have legal rights. Ultimately this is your decision.

Expectant mothers are matched when they are 20 weeks into their pregnancy. You will choose the adoptive family for your child by viewing detailed photo books about the families that meet your preferences. If you are not comfortable selecting we can choose a family for you.

The adoptive families that are apart of our agency are from all over the U.S.

You will meet with your counselor and create an adoption plan. This is an agreement between you and your adoptive family- how you envision the relationship with each other during the pregnancy, time at the hospital, and after. You will develop a post-adoption that is most comfortable for you and your adoptive family.

You can share as much or as little personal information as you feel comfortable. Information about you, including your hobbies, interests, talents, family medical and mental health history is valuable to your child and the adoptive parents.

Yes, you can decide whether you would like to have contact with your baby at the hospital, such as staying in the room with you or visiting them in the nursery.

In the state of Texas, you are not permitted to relinquish your rights to the child until 48 hours after he or she is born, no sooner.  However, expectant father(s) can relinquish their rights at any time.

Yes, you will receive picture and letter updates of your child as they grow. For the first 6 months following placement, the adoptive parents will update you monthly via pictures and a letter. This will continue two times a year until the age of 18.

No, we work with expectant mothers from all over the state of Texas.

Expectant parents will receive counseling to help with their decision and the adoption process. It is a lifetime service available to you for as long as you need it, even after the adoption has taken place.

The agency will try to contact the expectant father to discuss in detail the adoption process. All necessary steps required by a placing agency will be taken to ensure your adoption plan.

We have implemented a detailed screening process for prospective adoptive parents to ensure that you have the best families to choose from. This includes an extensive background check to guarantee that there is no current or history of child abuse and criminal activity on their record. Along with being required to be CPR/First Aid certified and completing parenting training, they must be able to provide a safe and healthy environment for a child to be raised in.

Every family puts together a photo book to help you get to know them better. Through these books, you will learn about their lifestyle and interests, their marriage, home, and their extended family. These books will help you to envision the life of your child with the family you have chosen which can be a very comforting part of your adoption plan.

Yes, if both you and the family you have chosen are open to meeting in person, then this can be arranged through the agency. Most of our adoptive families are open to speaking with the expectant parents over the phone or meeting them in person.

Although we encourage and recommend communication with your adoptive family to build comfort in who you have chosen, it is not required to have contact with the adoptive parents.

Yes, absolutely! We can help you with your adoption plan at any point before or after you have deliver your child.

Financial assistance continues for 8 weeks after placement. Counseling is a lifetime service available to you for as long as you need it. We can also provide you with referrals and resources for public aid, education, scholarships, jobs, and help to create/update a resume.

Our adoptive parents are forever grateful to you for giving them the opportunity to be parents to your child so talking about you is done in a loving, positive manner. From the beginning, they tell your child about their adoption story. Our adoptive parents feel it is always important to be open and honest with your child about who you are and the sacrifice you made in making this decision.