How to Adopt in Texas
Evaluate your situation and preferences.. Find a private adoption agency in Texas.. Ask if an agency does international adoptions.
Steps
1
Evaluate your situation and preferences.
Evaluate your situation and preferences.
2
Find a private adoption agency in Texas.
Find a private adoption agency in Texas.
3
Ask if an agency does international adoptions.
Ask if an agency does international adoptions.
4
Adopt a foster child.
Adopt a foster child.
5
Hire a lawyer.
Hire a lawyer.
6
Check that you are eligible.
Check that you are eligible.
7
Call with questions.
Call with questions.
8
Ask for information about fees.
Ask for information about fees.
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Submit an application.
Submit an application.
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Choose an open or closed adoption.
Choose an open or closed adoption.
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Attend necessary training.
Attend necessary training.
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Collect required documents.
Collect required documents.
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Prepare for your home inspection.
Prepare for your home inspection.
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Meet with your social worker.
Meet with your social worker.
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Undergo a background check.
Undergo a background check.
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Sign a contract.
Sign a contract.
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Choose a child.
Choose a child.
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Bring your child home.
Bring your child home.
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Attend a final adoption hearing.
Attend a final adoption hearing.
20
Obtain a new birth certificate.
Obtain a new birth certificate.
21
Receive support after the adoption.
Receive support after the adoption.
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