15 Year Old, Male, Black
Phin
Seraphin, who likes to be called Phin, describes himself as a “chill” youth who hopes for a family who will encourage his sense of independence. It takes him time to open up to others, and he is more relaxed with those who don’t push him to talk about his feelings or to show physical affection. However, once an adult earns Phin’s trust and proves to be trustworthy, he is fiercely loyal. Even though Phin can be introverted, he looks forward to meeting and spending quality time with others. Some of Phin’s favorite pastimes include going out to eat, playing video games, reading, drawing, and playing on his tablet. Phin is direct in his approach to the world. He shares his points of view frankly and sometimes needs reminders to listen to those who share a different point of view. Phin is a good student who loves to learn.
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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. |