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Adopt a Newborn

Hoping to adopt a newborn in Texas? Your future family starts here

When your dream of parenthood starts with holding your precious newborn for the very first time, adoption can make that special moment a reality. For couples seeking to adopt a newborn, an experienced adoption agency can streamline the process, guide you through every step, and handle all of the details for you. Our private domestic adoption agency has matched hundreds of loving parents with pregnant mothers who chose the loving path of adoption, and we would love to assist you, too.

What do I need to know about newborn adoption in Texas?

There are many steps involved in private domestic adoption, and it is our honor to guide you through them. Before you begin your journey to adopt a newborn, there are a few things to know about newborn adoption in Texas.

  • The state of Texas requires all adoptive parents to undergo criminal and child abuse background check and a home study. Parents must also prove that they are physically and mentally healthy, as well as financially prepared to provide a safe and stable home, and provide references. We will assist you through the process of providing all required documentation.
  • Because the baby’s parents will choose their child’s adoptive family, we will also help you create a beautiful adoption profile to allow mothers to learn about you.
  • Today, many mothers request an open adoption that allows for a specific level of future contact with the adoptive parents and child. Being open to these arrangements, which have also proven to be beneficial for adopted children, may speed up your matching process.
  • The baby’s mother gets to make important decisions about her labor and delivery experience, including where the baby will be born and who can see the baby during what part of the process. Per Texas law, she must wait at least 48 hours after the birth to sign the consent for adoption, and until that time, she remains the baby’s legal parent.
  • The adoption will be finalized in court, typically six months or more after you bring your baby home. A social worker will conduct post-placement visits during that six-month time period.

Expert help can streamline the process to adopt a newborn

It can be a complex and lengthy process to adopt a newborn, so it’s wise to have the expertise of a knowledgeable adoption professional by your side. Our Texas adoption agency is deeply familiar with the entire adoption process, and we are happy to assist you with managing all of the details.

Our role is to ensure that all parties in the adoption are protected, and that all i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed to ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, the adoptive parents.

Learn more about private domestic adoption

Private domestic adoption is a beautiful way to grow a family, and it is our great privilege to play a role in making your dreams of raising a child come true. If you are thinking that you may wish to adopt a newborn, we are happy to meet with you to explain the entire process, answer your questions, and help you along the exciting path to meeting your child. Contact us to get started.

Prospective adoptive parents in Texas must complete a background check and home study, and show they are legally, physically, emotionally, mentally and financially prepared to care for a child. The adoption agency helps applicants gather the required documents and complete the process.

The baby’s birth mother chooses the adoptive family, so families create an adoption profile to introduce themselves. Many birth mothers prefer open adoption, which allows some future contact between the mother and adoptive family and child.

The birth mother remains the baby’s legal parent until she signs the adoption consent at least 48 hours after birth. The child must live with the adoptive family for six months before the adoption can be finalized in court.

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