The Gladney Center for Adoption extended its commitment to children and families in 2000 by creating the New Beginnings Program. We believe that all children deserve loving, permanent homes. The New Beginnings Program serves families who share this belief and are able to open their hearts and homes to a child who is:

• Currently in state foster care in Texas and available for adoption
• An older child, 5 years old and older, available for adoption
• Medically fragile

Gladney assists the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services by recruiting loving adoptive homes for children currently waiting in the Texas state foster care system. Most of these children are over the age of five and have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. There are numerous children available, and there is no fee for families who adopt a child waiting in foster care with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
* This program is only open to families currently residing in the State of Texas.

You may visit the TDFPS website at dfps.state.tx.us or Gladney's A Child to Love website at achildtolove.org to learn more about children currently waiting for a loving home. In addition, Gladney has an adoption program for infants with non-correctable medical and/or congenital conditions. These situations arise on a limited basis, and fees are largely underwritten by Gladney fund-raising efforts. Children 5 years and older may become available for adoption when a birth family can no longer meet the needs of the child. Poverty and the health condition of the caregivers often play a role in the decision of the birth family to plan adoption through Gladney. These situations arise on a limited basis, and fees are largely underwritten by Gladney fundraising efforts.

New Beginnings is a highly specialized program involving unique and challenging situations. Families are selected based on:

• Ability to provide the love, care and experience necessary for each individual child’s needs.
• Prepared to procure the needed medical resources. Gladney’s staff will assist in the attainment of subsidies for qualifying children.

Our New Beginnings Program Offers:

• Guidance from experienced staff.
• Experienced and respected legal staff.
• Membership in a parent support group.
• Specilized parenting education.
• Post-placement support services.

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To learn more about the New Beginnings program, please request a free, comprehensive Adoption Information Packet. Make your request on-line or by calling 800.687.3097.

To find out how to support this important work, please contact Gladney's Development Office online or by calling 817-922-6033.