More than 32,000 children are in foster care in the state of Texas.
So what is the difference between fostering and adopting? Fostering means that you are committing to caring for a child during one of the most challenging times of their lives. The majority of foster placements are set with a goal of reunification. Reunification means that fostering is temporary, and we don’t always know how long the placement is going to be. What we do know is that children who are placed in homes where they are provided with stable, nurturing and positive relationships during their time away from their families makes a HUGE impact on their lives. Every child deserves a family. When you adopt, you change a child’s life by providing the love, security and hope they so desperately need.
There are many things to consider prior to making the decision to pursue adoption or foster care domestically. It’s good to take your time and make sure this is the right fit for your family. In most cases, you may be able to adopt whether you’re married, single, or in a committed relationship. You don’t need to own your own home, have children already, be young, wealthy, or a stay-at-home parent to adopt.
To adopt a foster child in Texas, the state requires you to be licensed/certified by an agency contracted with the state of Texas. Every agency has access to the same pool of children, all of whom are in DFPS care. Ready to get started? Click here to find an agency.
