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There are about two million American couples waiting to adopt a baby, but only about 50,000 babies are placed for adoption every year compared to approximately 1.3 million babies aborted every year. Furthermore, each of these couples would want two or three, if available. Many will take hard-to-place children with special needs.1
The resources provided below will help you make the best decision regarding adoption. Should you choose to adopt, they will help you find the best possible family for your child. -
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Local Adoption Resources:
Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach
Licensed adoption agency
Phone: (979) 764-6636
Website: www.pregnancyoutreach.org
Department of Family and Protective Services
Search for child placing agencies for adoption, and for any deficiencies they may have with the state of Texas
Phone: (979) 764-6636
Website: www.dfps.state.us.tx
National Resources:
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
Presents information for professionals and members of the adoption triad (birth parents, adoptive parents, and adoptees) on domestic and intercountry adoption.
Website: www.childwelfare.gov
Adoption Agency
Adoption Network was founded by adoptive parents and provides adoption services to birthmothers and adoptive couples throughout the United States.
Phone: 1-800-367-2367
Website: www.adoptionnetwork.com
American Adoptions
Free adoption information
Phone: 1-800-ADOPTION, free 24 hour hotline
Website: www.americanadoptions.com
Adoption Services of Durand Cook
Phone: 1-800-947-8343
Website: www.adoption-option.com
1.C.A. Bachrach, K.A. London, P.L. Maza. 1991. On the Path to Adoption: Adoption Seeking in the United States, 1988. J. Marriage and Family 53:705-718.