Adoption Agencies, Information, and Resources in Corpus Christi

Our use of the terms “putting up” or “giving up” does not reflect how we feel about adoptive placement. These terms remain the most widely used search terms for those who are considering adoption for their baby, and we wish to reach all who seek this important information.

Helpful Resources When Considering Adoption in Corpus Christi, Texas

This page provides adoption information to those who live in Corpus Christi, Texas. If you are considering giving your baby up for adoption, we have gathered information about Pregnancy Resource Centers/Crisis Pregnancy Centers to assist you to confirm your pregnancy, clinics where you may get prenatal care, and a list of hospitals with birthing centers.

For those in Nueces County, Texas who wish to adopt a baby, further below on this page you will find home study agency resources and helpful information to assist you with the adoption process.

Additional resources for expectant mothers and prospective adoptive parents in other areas throughout the state of Texas may be found on our Texas Guide.

Pregnancy Resource Centers in Corpus Christi, Texas

Pregnancy Resource Centers, sometimes also called “Crisis Pregnancy Centers” are usually not-for-profit clinics where expectant parents may seek assistance to confirm a pregnancy and review and discuss available options. Many Pregnancy Resource Centers are not staffed by medical personnel, and do not distribute contraceptives. Most are affiliated with pro-life organizations, so encourage parenting or adoption, however not all have religious affiliation. Pregnancy Resource Centers offering assistance in Corpus Christi and Nueces County, Texas are:

• Birthright of Corpus Christi
• Pregnancy Center of the Coastal Bend
• Refuge of Hope

Pregnancy Clinics in Corpus Christi, Texas

Pregnancy Clinics are staffed by medical personnel and can address most aspects of prenatal care and family planning. They are able to perform STD and cancer screenings (pap smears, and sometimes mammograms), and can prescribe and distribute contraceptives. The providers of affordable prenatal care in Corpus Christi, and Nueces County, Texas are:

• Amistad Community Health Clinic
• South Texas Family Planning and Health Corp.

Information about health coverage for pregnancy care that is available for women in Corpus Christi with limited financial resources is provided at Texas Health and Human Services.

Hospitals Serving Corpus Christi, Texas

Prospective adoptive parents and expectant mothers may wish to communicate with medical professionals about hospital plans or have other inquiries. The hospitals in Corpus Christi, Texas and the surrounding Nueces County region that offer birthing centers are:

• CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi – Shoreline
• Corpus Christi Medical Center – Bay Area Women’s Hospital

Completing the Home Study in Corpus Christi, Texas

The purpose of a home study is to assess the suitability and capability of prospective Adoptive Parents to receive a child into their home. There are certain Adoption Home Study Requirements for each state. The process generally includes collection of information with questions about family history, health and financial information, and personal background. Check out the List of Expected Adoption Home Study Questions on our page. Here are some home study providers licensed to conduct home studies for those who live in Corpus Christi, Texas or the Nueces County area:

• Adoption Answers, Inc.
  (817) 729-4378
  Adoption Answers, Inc. provides domestic and international home studies for adoptive parents in the state of Texas.

• Children’s Connections, Inc.
  (806) 745-7995
  Children’s Connections, Inc. is a nonprofit organization preparing qualified home studies and reports for all types of adoptions throughout Texas.

• Little Flower Adoptions
  (214) 363-5117
  Little Flower Adoptions has been a licensed adoption agency since 2001. We have assisted hundreds of birth mothers with making an adoption plan for their babies and hundreds of adoptive parents with building their families through adoption.

• Texas Adoption Home Studies
  (817) 924-7173
  Texas Adoption Home Studies has been providing adoption home studies for more than 15 years, assisting hundreds of families in completing domestic, embryo, step parent, second parent and relative adoptions throughout Texas.

Become A Foster Parent In Corpus Christi, Texas

Those who wish to make a difference in the life of a child that is a dependent of the foster care system in Corpus Christi or the surrounding region may do so by contacting the Texas Adoption Resource Exchange or one of the licensed agencies listed below:

• Beacon of Hope
• Benchmark Family Services
• Circles of Care
• Foster Angels of South Texas
• The Open Arms Agency

County Court

The final step in the legal adoption process is finalization through court action. If your adoption is to finalize in Nueces County, Texas, the courthouse where the matter will be filed and heard is the Nueces County District Clerk’s Office.