**All of the casework for this adoption program is handled from Gladney’s main location in Fort Worth, Texas.**

1. Attend a free virtual Information Session

Attending a free virtual information session is the first step in starting your adoption journey with the Gladney Center for Adoption. Please select a date that fits your schedule and register today account – online | New Window.

2. Fill out a pre-application form

We review new applications weekly and invite families into the program who are most likely to complete a timely, successful adoption.

3. Complete your application and home study

We’ll help you complete the application process, which includes background checks, paperwork, personal references, medical history and a home study.

4. Attend parent-training courses

Key to the New Beginnings process, our training courses will help prepare you to bring an older child/children into your home. The state requires extensive training for families adopting from foster care. Gladney offers the training five times a year in a concentrated program to make it more convenient for our families.

5. Receive a match

Child Protective Services selects the Forever Family for each child. You will review the child’s case file and meet with Child Protective Services (CPS), Child Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), and the foster family to discuss it. After reviewing all available information about the child, you give your formal “yes” to adopting the child. The CPS worker will tell the child about you and show the child your photo book.

6. Meet your Child and finalize your adoption

You will have at least three pre-placement visits, one of them being an overnight stay in your home. After placement, you will remain in supervision with Gladney and CPS for six months. Your adoption will then be finalized in court.

To learn more about adopting from Gladney’s New Beginnings Adoption Program, please request one of Gladney’s free, comprehensive Adoption Information Packets. Make your request on-line or by calling 817-799-7402.