Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? Would you like to make a difference in the life of a child? Are you single and hoping to foster to adopt? Or, have you struggled with infertility and want to grow your family through foster care?
If so, the agencies below would be happy to speak with you. Texas desperately needs more loving foster homes for children and teens.
Bair Foundation
One reputable, nationwide foster care agency is the Bair Foundation. They have 15 offices located in Texas including Abilene, Lubbock, San Antonio, Waco and Houston. Visit their website here to find the closest location They need foster parents to provide both long term and emergency foster care. They are also seeking foster parents for children with special needs.
Bair foster parents receive case management support, foster parent support groups, training and more. They are also provided with respite care, which offers a break from foster parenting. If you would like to become a foster parent through the Bair foundation, click here to learn more. You can reach the national office at (800) 543-7058.
Children’s Home of Lubbock
If you are a Christian family living within 60 miles of Lubbock, consider applying though the Children’s Home of Lubbock. They serve approximately fifty children of all ages in private foster care. They hold informational meetings about once a month. Visit their website here to learn more. You can also contact a caseworker at (806) 762-0481.
Family Link
A third private foster care agency is Family Link. They serve families in Austin, San Antonio, Houston and surrounding areas. Family Link can help you through every step of the process, from consultation to placement. They provide training, support and more. To learn more about the agency, visit the site here. The Austin phone number is (512)-233-6464 and the San Antonio office is (210) 476-5014.
Christian Homes and Family Services needs foster parents within a 75 mile radius of Abilene or Tyler. As with all foster care agencies, you are provided with a monthly stipend and expenses to pay for food, clothing and more. If you think Christian Homes and Family Services is the agency for you, visit their website here. They also provide foster-to-adopt and adoption services. The phone number is (800) 592-4725.
Homes 4 Good
Homes 4 Good is based out of Conroe and Bryan, but serves the state of Texas. They need both foster and adoptive families. All training is provided in Conroe or Bryan. Check out their website here for complete information. You can also call a friendly staff member today at (936) 756.3003 (Conroe) or (979) 774.5100 (Bryan) to learn more about fostering through Homes 4 Good.
DFPS
If you would prefer to not foster though a private agency, you have the option of become a foster parent through DFPS. DFPS stands for Department of Family and Protective Services. They are always needing foster parents for children of all ages. Some receive foster children at birth, and adopt them at about eighteen months when they are eligible for adoption. To learn more about fostering through the state, visit the website here.and call your local office.
These are just a handful of foster parent options in Texas. Foster parenting isn’t for everyone. It’s full of ups and downs, trials and challenges. But, it can also be a rewarding and joyful experience.
