Dear Prospective Adoptive Parents,

       We are pleased to provide you with information about our agency.  Adoption Access, Inc. is a private, state-licensed agency.  Our placement time is approximately 8 months to 2 years, depending on the race of the child. Requests for a specific gender will extend your wait time.  At this time, we cannot give an approximate wait time for gender specificity.  The non-refundable application fee is $2,000.00 and is due when the completed application is returned to us.  In addition, the adoption fee is payable at the time a match is accepted. The adoption fee is subject to change at anytime.

     We want our adoptive parents to understand that we are a semi-open to open adoption agency.  We will not consider working with families who prefer closed adoptions.  The agency’s policy is pictures and letter for 18 years. This is found in our Adoption Expectations.

     Birth mothers are not matched before their seventh month of pregnancy and are provided extensive counseling prior to match, resulting in less than 10% of our birth mothers changing their minds.  If a birth mother decides not to place, Adoption Access, Inc. assumes responsibility for all expenses incurred and the adoptive parents are not charged additional fees for the lost or subsequent match. 

     To be in accordance with Texas licensing standards, we must provide you with information regarding filing grievances.  If you are not satisfied with any decision pertaining to your involvement with our agency, you may notify me in writing within 30 days.  If we cannot resolve your matter, you may contact our liaison, Jenna Howard (817) 741-4893 to discuss your concerns.  Either of the representatives will diligently work to resolve your problem.  If this is not effective, the name of our licensing representative will be provided upon request.

     Once you have completed your application, please contact our office to set an appointment to attend our next orientation.  This interview can be applied to your homestudy requirements.

     Thank you for your interest in Adoption Access, Inc. and we look forward to working with you.


     Sincerely,
     Deborah D. Hug, L.M.S.W., B.C.I.A.
     Executive Director