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Common Pregnancy Questions and Answers

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Discover answers to common pregnancy questions & learn about symptoms you can expect in each trimester. Find helpful advice & support from Texas Adoption Center.

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How Does Open Adoption Work?

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How does open adoption work and what are the steps of open adoption? Learn more about adoption options and get needed support at Texas Adoption Center.

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Fostering vs Adoption [Deciding What’s Best For Your Family]

Fostering vs Adoption

Deciding between fostering vs adoption is challenging since both are rewarding paths that can bring joy to your family. This guide will help you choose your path.

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Are There Permanent Body Changes After Pregnancy?

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The idea of permanent body changes after pregnancy is scary for many women. Learn about the real change that can occur after pregnancy and how to treat them.

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How To Find My Birth Parents: Adoptee and Parent Guide

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This is a “how to find my birth parents” guide that explores the best steps for contacting your birth parents and considerations for adoptees and adoptive parents.

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Is There Financial Help for Pregnant Women?

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It’s hard to find good financial assistance for pregnant women. Here is our complete guide to financial help in pregnancy and how to get the support you need.

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Navigating Parenting a Child After Previous Adoption Placement

Parenting a Child After Previous Adoption Placement

Parenting a child after a previous adoption placement can be equally challenging and rewarding. Use this resource to help you and your child through this time.

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Racial Identity Development Model for Adoptees

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Learn about the stages of racial identity development for adoptees, common challenges, and the best strategies for fostering a strong and healthy racial identity in kids.

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Books About Adoption for Adults [Preparing for Your Child]

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Discover Texas Adoption Center’s top source of books about adoption for adults. Read on to get needed resources and insights into the adoption process.

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Avoiding the Negative Effects of Transracial Adoption

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Learn how to navigate the challenges of transracial adoption, including the negative effects of transracial adoption, with culturally sensitive parenting strategies.

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Texas Adoption Center Fee Schedule

Initial Fees

Application Fee (non-refundable)

$775.00

Total Initial Fees Due

$775.00

Fees due at Match

Agency Fee (non-refundable; administrative costs, staffing, file maintenance, etc)

$4,000.00

Expectant Mother Monthly Living Assistance + Maternity Clothing 

$12,200.00

Meals for Birth Parents, Dependent Children & Agency Staff 

$300.00

Attorney for Expectant Mother (relinquishment counseling)

$350.00

Adoption Specialist Casework and Emotional Support 

$3,150.00

Adoption Specialist Mileage @ Federal Mileage Rate + Tolls 

$550.00

Medical Records Review 

$150.00

Copies/Postage/Overnight Shipping Fees

$200.00

Total Fees due at match 

$20,900.00

Fees due at placement

Balance of Agency Fee 

$12,800.00

Birth Mother Postpartum Living Assistance 

$6,650.00

Post Placement Program: Adoption Memory Box 

$50.00

Adoption Specialist Casework and Emotional Support Postpartum 

$1,150.00

Adoption Specialist Mileage Postpartum @ Federal Mileage Rate + Tolls 

$200.00

Notary and Witness Fee 

$140.00

Attorney and Court Costs for Termination of Parental Rights 

$1,900.00

Attorney Fees for Finalization 

$2,100.00

Child’s Birth Certificate and Certified TPR’s 

$200.00

Birth Father Legal Notification 

$500.00

ICPC Fee (when applicable, out-of-state residents only) 

$500.00

Review of Required Post-Placement Reports 

$250.00

Advertising 

$1,500.00

Total Fees Due at Placement

 $27,940.00

Total EstimaTed cost 

$49,615.00