How Long Does Adoption Take in Texas? What is the Timeline?

Thinking About Adoption in Texas? From Dallas to El Paso, We Support You on Your TimeLine

Need Help Right Away?

Whether you’re in Houston’s busy streets or small-town Amarillo, we know you might be feeling overwhelmed right now. Let me share some real stories (with changed names) and walk you through how adoption works in Texas.

Need Help Right Away? If you’re in a tough spot like Maria from San Antonio was, we can help fast. Maria called us at 2 AM when she needed to leave an unsafe situation. Within hours, we had her settled in safe housing in Austin. Your safety and your baby’s safety come first.

When Can We Start Helping?

  • Like Jessica in Fort Worth – she reached out at 22 weeks pregnant. While it was too early for full adoption services, we connected her with prenatal care and support counseling right away.
  • Our full services begin at 22-26 weeks of pregnancy, just like we did for Carmen in Lubbock
  • Already have your baby? We helped Ana in McAllen make an adoption plan when her baby was 2 months old
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What Kind of Help Can You Get?

    • Safe housing – like the apartment we found for Destiny in Plano
    • Help with food and groceries – weekly grocery delivery or food cards
    • Rides to appointments – we have drivers throughout the DFW metroplex
    • Phone or internet access – we can provide a phone with service
    • Someone to talk to – our counselors in major Texas cities are available 24/7

Finding the Right Family for Your Baby

    • Sofia from Waco wanted a family that spoke Spanish and loved soccer – we found them
    • Take your time deciding – Jasmine in Arlington took three weeks to choose her baby’s family
    • Like Ashley in Tyler, you can meet the adoptive family for lunch if you want
    • Rosa in Corpus Christi texts with her baby’s adoptive mom weekly

At the Hospital

    • We work with all major hospitals in Texas
    • Like Madison at Medical City Dallas, you can have your mom and sister with you
    • Remember – Texas law gives you 48 hours after birth before any papers can be signed
    • We have hospital coordinators in Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and other major cities

Support Every Step of the Way

  • Free counseling with local Texas counselors
  • Monthly support groups in Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio
  • Help from Texas adoption attorneys who know our state laws
  • Ongoing support – like our birth mom meetups in The Woodlands

Remember:

  • Like Bianca in Brownsville – she took time to decide and that was totally okay
  • We supported Teresa in Denton when she changed her mind
  • All services are free – whether you’re in big cities or small towns across Texas
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