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Patients and Families Adoption Support and Care Coordination Program 

Adoption support and care resources at Texas Children's

Texas Children’s Adoption Support and Care Coordination Program provides vital services for our patients who are considering adoption for their baby.

Each of our patients will have a different journey with us, depending on personal factors such as whether she is early in pregnancy, has a medical provider or has already made an adoption plan. No matter where she is in her pregnancy or is postpartum, we can help her navigate the next steps. 

Although the program is housed at Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, its services are available at multiple Texas Children’s locations. Our Adoption Care Coordinator is solely focused on supporting our patients’ adoption plans and needs, unlike adoption programs at many hospitals that rely on staff who may not have formal training on adoption.  

Supporting our patients in their decision making

Women who are considering adoption have numerous factors to consider before making any choices. Resources we provide include:

For Expectant Parents

  • Understanding Your Options: Education on adoption (adoption as an option pamphlet)
  • What to Expect at the Hospital: Step-by-step guidance for birth planning, delivery, and post-birth adoption processes.
  • Support Services: Emotional and mental health resources.
  • Stories and Testimonials: Real experiences from other birthparents.
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Addressing concerns, confidentiality, decision changes, etc.

We also have resources for adoptive families that include:

  • Hospital Process Overview: What adoptive families should expect during delivery and discharge (rooming in availability, etc.).
  • Support and Counseling Services: How the hospital supports adoptive families before, during, and after placement. 

Take the first step  

Our Adoption Care Coordinator Jennifer Woolley, RN is available to discuss the Pavilion for Women’s adoption program information and to meet with you in person. Please contact her at jxwoolle@texaschildens.org or 832-826-2514.

Adoption Resources

Please visit these websites for helpful information about adoption.

National Council for Adoption
Bravelove
Texas Family Resources
Adoption is an Option

Downloadable documents from the Adoption Support and Care Coordination Program:

  • Considering Adoption? What to Expect at the Hospital
  • For Adoptive Parents: What to Expect at the Hospital
  • Adoption books for children