If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy, the idea of becoming a parent before you’re ready may seem overwhelming and even scary. This feeling is completely normal. But the fact that you’re pregnant doesn’t mean you need to take on the role of parent at this point in your life. You may decide, after giving it much thought, that an adoption would be the best choice for both you and your baby.
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When faced with an unplanned pregnancy, most women don’t consider adoption. They don’t know much about it. But once they learn more about what adoption really is, they often come to see it as a wonderful way of dealing with a very difficult situation.
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Are you facing an unplanned pregnancy? If so, you have a number of options. You may choose to parent the baby yourself. You may choose to pursue an adoption. You may choose to have an abortion. Or you may choose to rely on a friend or family member to take care of the baby.
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If you’re considering adoption in Texas, deciding who to work with can seem complicated and overwhelming. We get that, and we’re here to help. We think you’ll find that the support and benefits provided by Texas Adoption Center are just what you’ve been looking for.
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Choosing adoption is a selfless but overwhelming decision. Learn more about how to give your baby up for adoption in Texas and what to expect.
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It’s common to think that adoption means you’re “giving up” your baby. But that’s not what it means at all. Adoption means you want what’s best for your child, and that you are considering all of your options in seeking to give your child the best life possible.
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This is a common question that we get asked every day. Wait time depends on many things. Among them: how many placements an agency does per year, how many adoptive parents it has waiting, the adoptive parent’s preferences, and the adoptive parent’s profile book.
Continue readingApplication Fee (non-refundable)
$1,000.00
Total Initial Fees Due
$1,000.00
Agency Fee (non-refundable; administrative costs, staffing, file maintenance, etc)
$5,000.00
Expectant Mother Monthly Living Assistance + Maternity Clothing
$12,200.00 (varies)
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
$21,900.00
Balance of Agency Fee
$14,000.00
Birth Mother Postpartum Living Assistance
$7,000.00 (varies)
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
$2,000.00
Total Fees Due at Placement
$29,990.00
Total EstimaTed cost
$52,890.00
