Adopting a child is a life-changing experience. Selecting an agency that assists you with legal expertise, a home study, birth parent contact, adoption counseling, and guidance is critical. Our experienced staff is a trusted resource in the community.
Birth mother care is the heart of our ministry, and couples choosing to work with New Life Adoptions must embrace that ministry. We believe that women who, when faced with an unplanned pregnancy, choose to give their babies life and place them in loving Christian homes deserve honor, respect, and care.
The Journey Before You
Adopting a child is a life-changing experience, and choosing an agency that you will rely on for legal expertise, birth parent contact, counseling, and direction is an extremely important choice.
For over 40 years, we have served women and families in Texas, placing over 580 babies in two-parent Christian homes. We see the adoptive family as an extension of Christ to minister His love to the birth family, placing their baby for adoption.
Our goal is to place children in homes where their parents will raise them according to the Word of God and come to an understanding of their need for redemption in Christ.
Placement in Texas
New Life Adoptions is a nonprofit child-placing agency that only places in Texas.
Texas adoption laws state that a birth mother must wait at least 48 hours after the birth of her child before terminating her parental rights by issuing her consent to adoption. If both birth parents gave consent properly, it becomes final.
As a result, the right of a birth parent to change their mind afterward is limited. Finalization usually occurs six months after placement with the adoptive family.
At New Life Adoptions, we will assemble the necessary paperwork, set up the court hearing, and assist you throughout the process. We’ll also help you obtain a new birth certificate and other essential records.
Compensation for the Birth Mother
Texas allows only licensed child-placing agencies to pay for a birthmother’s care. This includes prenatal and after-birth medical care, legal support, counseling, and other pregnancy-related living expenses, such as housing and basic needs.
Our Criteria for Adoption
- Must be a man and a woman legally married for at least 3 years. (We will need a copy of your marriage license for your file.)
- Both are active members of the same Bible-believing church.
- Both are residents of the state of Texas.
- The minimum age requirement is 21 years for both prospective parents.
- Both must profess Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
- Both must be legal citizens of the United States.
- Both must agree with the New Life Adoptions Name and Communication Policies.
- Both must be willing to embrace open adoption.
- One parent must commit to being a stay-at-home parent for at least 6 months. Our goal is intentional bonding during this time.