His desired family will be able to provide a continued structured and supportive environment for Ayden. He will best fit with a family who has a strong male role model to provide guidance and role modeling. He needs strong parents who are committed to helping him educationally, emotionally, and physically reach his full potential. Ayden will do great in an active family who like to participate in outdoor activities, visit theme parks, and participate in other social events. Having a family with older siblings or where he can be an only child will be benefit Ayden. He will do well with parents who are patient, encourage him to try new things, and help him realize he is an important part of the family.
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Information Meeting | Choose Agency | Application & Family Home Study | PAT Training |
You will need to attend an information meeting in your area where you will get the basic information about adopting a child from Texas Foster Care.
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Choose a child-placing agency to assist you in adopting a child from Texas Department of Family & Protective Services.
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Gladney will help you complete the application process, which includes paperwork, personal references, medical history and a home study.
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Parent Adoption Training is a required course for parents who wish to adopt a child from the state foster care system. This three day competency-based program is designed to prepare prospective adoptive parents for the challenges of parenting children that have experienced past trauma. |