
Guidance for Adoptive Parents
How Do I Choose an Adoption Agency?
At our agency, we are very good at what we do. We have the expertise to help make your parenting dreams come true and serve any eligible applicant.
At our Texas adoption agency we are dedicated to placing children regardless of race, creed, nationality, or ethnic background into homes all over the United States.
If you are a prospective parent, do not hesitate to contact our compassionate professionals today.
We are licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services as a child-placing agency. However, we are much more than that. We provide you with a relaxed, inviting environment where you can learn about the process of adoption and how it may benefit your growing family.
Are you looking to adopt? Our team can help you throughout the process. Contact us online or call 409.509.6749 today!

Commonly Asked Questions
Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 409-509-6749 today!
-
How does adopting through an agency compare to adopting through an attorney?Licensed agencies are able to provide more services to adoptive parents and birthparents. Non-licensed individuals involved in the adoption process may be committing a crime in Texas when they match a couple and a Expectant Parent. They may also be committing a felony in Texas if they provide the Expectant Parent with any financial aid, other than necessary medical and legal expenses. Generally, there is less financial and emotional risk for the adoptive couple when adopting through a licensed agency. When working with Cradle of Life Adoption Agency, they will continue to facilitate the relationship between the birth parent, adoptive parent, and child throughout the child's life.
-
What does adoption cost?Please contact us for fee information. The fee is partly based on the birth parent's need for housing, counseling and medical treatment. This is subject to change. The home study fee is $2,500.
-
Can we specify the sex of the child we adopt?You must be willing to accept either gender. It may be normal to want a particular sex just as you may have that wish if you first learned you were pregnant, but if your Expectant Parent chooses you, we don't put her in the position of having to choose another family if she gives birth to the other sex.
Confidentiality Through the Adoption Process
All of the above always remains completely confidential as we are committed to protecting our adoption clients.
After attending an informational meeting about our services, you will be asked to submit a "profile" consisting of non-identifying photos and information about yourselves that will be shared with birth parents. We will always help you with this and you will have our guidance throughout the entire adoption process.
How Long is the Adoption Process?
The length of the adoption process can vary widely depending on various factors, including the type of adoption (domestic, international, foster care), the specific adoption agency, the age and needs of the child being adopted, and the adoptive parents' preferences and requirements.
For domestic adoptions through a Texas adoption agency, the process typically involves several stages, and it can take anywhere from several months to a few years to complete. Again, there are numerous factors that can add or subtract time from the length of the process. We are here to guide your throughout the entire process.
-
Our Commitment
Adoption should be a process enjoyed by families of all backgrounds. No matter your gender, age, marital status, ethnicity, religion, background, sexual orientation, or identity, we welcome you to our offices. Let us help you get started on the adoption of your dreams.
-
Our Services
We offer a wide range of services that can help facilitate the adoption process in its entirety. We provide a range of support services that can help ensure adoptive families, birth parents, and children undergo a process just as enjoyable as any birthing experience.
-
Our Passion
Our counselors and staff members are passionate about advocating for children and ensuring every child has the love and support they deserve. This is the sincere passion in our hearts: the children who deserve love and the promise of a bright future.
-
Our Professionalism
We are licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. We take our role as one of Texas’s most trusted adoption agencies seriously – and seeing a difference in the lives of children and families in the local community is one of the greatest rewards of our hard work.
Honoring Every Story
Read from Both Birth Parents and Adoptive Families Who Experienced It Firsthand
-
Cradle of Life has the heart and passion that's needed for what they are doing. As birth parents, we came to them in our most vulnerable time wanting the best life for our child and they assisted us in finding the best family we could have asked for. God is really working through them. We have gained a beautiful open adoption and extended our family. Thank you so much for being part of our story.- Kelsey and Adam

Dedicated to Helping Children Find Caring Homes
Remember that we work in the best interest of the child, not necessarily on a first-come, first-serve basis. The match or quality of the placement is what matters most to Cradle of Life Adoption Agency. After placement, we offer you counseling and other support. Six to 18 months after the placement, the adoption is consummated with an appearance in court and to ensure that the child is officially yours. Visit our testimonials page to read what our clients have to say about our services.
Congratulations on thinking about adoption! Take the first steps with the help of our highly trained Texas adoption agents. Call 409.509.6749 to schedule your free initial consultation today.
How Does the Adoption Process Work?
Essentially, we get to know each other as our adoption agency advises you about every eligibility requirement.
This includes:
- You must be of good moral character
- You must complete a thorough screening process
- A home study and thorough screening will be completed on you and your family
- Participation in programs regarding bonding with adoptive children