Get Started!
In This Section
- Requirements for Foster/Adopt Families
- Steps to Become a Foster/Adopt Parent
- Information Meetings
- Interest Forms
More Information
Thank you for your interest in becoming a foster or adoptive family in Texas. You have three ways to begin the process to become a foster or adoptive parent. The first two include working with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). Your third option is working with a private adoption agency who contracts with DFPS.
Three Options
1) Complete an Interest Form for your Texas area and receive an informational packet from DFPS staff in your area.
2) Attend a free foster/adopt Information Meeting. View the schedule of information meetings in your area, local contacts, events and statistics.
3) Work with a Private Adoption Agency who works in partnership with DFPS.
Not a Texas resident?
Your first step: Visit your State Adoption Website for information on how to start the process to become a foster or adoptive family. Texas can only place children with families from other states if they have a current home study. You may also visit the national website at www.AdoptUSKids.org.
Note: U.S. families approved to adopt within their state and who have a current home study may fill out the interest form directly on the child's photo/profile page.