We welcome couples who are ready to open their hearts and homes to a child through adoption. Eligible couples must meet the following criteria:

• Be emotionally stable and between the ages of 25 and 45
• Have been married for at least three years (exceptions may apply — please contact us to learn more)
• Have a medical infertility diagnosis and be in good overall health
• Possess sufficient financial resources and insurance coverage
• Live in a safe, stable home environment suitable for raising a child
• Have no criminal history or, in cases with prior offenses, demonstrate documented rehabilitation
• Have no history of child abuse or neglect

All of these requirements are outlined in greater detail in your application packet. If you have any questions about your eligibility, we encourage you to reach out, we’re here to help.

At Adoption Angels, we are committed to keeping adoptions as affordable as possible and being transparent about all fees. The total cost of an adoption varies based on several factors, including the birth mother’s living expenses, medical needs, and other related costs. On average, adoptions range between $40,000 and $50,000. You always have the option to decline a case if the expenses do not align with your budget.

Once we have received your completed application to adopt, agency fee, approved home study, background clearances, pre-service training, de-identified profile, and photo book, you will be considered “Parents in Waiting.” At that point, your profile will be actively shared with expectant mothers.

Yes. The expectant parents complete a medical section in their paperwork that includes both their personal medical history and information about their extended families. This information will be provided to you. In addition, you will receive prenatal records following each of the birth mother’s doctor appointments.

Every expectant mother completes a notarized statement affirming that all information she provides, including what she knows about the birth father, is true to the best of her ability. Adoption Angels will carefully follow all necessary steps to locate and notify the birth father about the adoption.

No. Adoption Angels provides an experienced attorney who will guide you through every step of the adoption process.

The documents signed by the birth parents are irrevocable immediately after signing. If the birth mother changes her mind before signing, your entire agency fee will be applied to the next case, and you will become our top priority. However, adoptive parents are responsible for any funds that have already been expended. The agency cannot legally require the birth parents to repay any support they have received, but any unused birth parent funds remaining in the account will be transferred to your next match.

Once you become Parents in Waiting, this is a great time to continue learning and preparing for your adoption journey. Use this period to educate yourself on adoption topics and issues. Our licensing standards require you to complete 20 hours of pre-set training each year, which will be provided by us or a pre-approved outside source. We will also stay in close contact with you to ensure you are informed and supported throughout the process.

We proudly work with adoptive families from across the United States (excluding New York due to state licensing regulations). 

Once approved as a “Parent in Waiting,” the average wait time is typically 12 to 24 months. However, families with open and flexible preferences regarding factors such as race, prenatal exposure to substances, and mental health history may be chosen sooner.

We encourage you to carefully consider what circumstances best fit your family’s values and capabilities. To support this process, we provide a detailed adoption preference sheet and helpful resources. We also recommend discussing your preferences with MotherToBaby North Texas, our direct affiliate that provides free information for anyone concerned about teratogen exposures during pregnancy.

Yes, you may request a gender preference for a fee of $3,000. However, please keep in mind that selecting a specific gender may result in a longer wait time. This is because most expectant mothers are presented with adoptive family profiles before knowing the baby’s gender. Your profile will only be shared with those who have medical confirmation of the gender you prefer.

Most expectant mothers do qualify for Medicaid. If they are not already enrolled, we assist them as much as possible with the application process. In the event that an expectant mother does not obtain Medicaid, the adoptive parents are responsible for all medical expenses related to the case.

Over the years, we have seen that most prospective birth mothers hope to build a personal relationship with the adoptive family during and after the adoption process. In fact, more than 90 percent of birth mothers request some level of openness in their adoption plan.

During the pregnancy, we strongly encourage contact to help build trust and create a meaningful connection. This communication is facilitated through the agency and may take place by phone, video chat, or in person.

After placement, adoptive families are expected to send photos and letters each month for the first six months. After that, updates should be uploaded to your designated Google Photos account at least twice a year until the child turns 18.

Any additional contact or communication will be based on mutual agreement between you and the expectant mother.

Birth parents must sign legal documents stating they are voluntarily and knowingly relinquishing their rights and responsibilities to the child. In the state of Texas, a birth mother cannot legally relinquish her rights until 48 hours after the child is born. Birth fathers, however, may relinquish their rights at any time before or after the birth.

Adoptive families must remain in Texas until Adoption Angels informs them that Interstate Compact approval has been received. This process typically takes 7 to 10 business days. Since all adoptive families come to San Antonio for placement and finalization, we’ve established a discounted hotel rate at the Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio Northwest to help make your stay more comfortable and affordable

The agency fee and any other fees or expenses paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.