Lifetree Adoption Agency

We are a state-licensed child-placing agency, regulated by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS). We know that the adoption journey can be a confusing one, but it can be a wonderful experience! Let us show you how wonderful it can be and hopefully less confusing. We are here to assist you in completing the steps of your adoption process. Assistance with your adoption process is just one phone call or email away. We look forward to guiding you in your adoption journey. Let us help you find your light at the end of the tunnel!

THE ADOPTION STEPS FOR OUR ADOPTIVE FAMILIES: 1. Complete Lifetree’s Application and return it to Lifetree along with the Application Fee. 2. Complete the New Family Record Report given by staff. 3. Meet with a Lifetree Caseworker to discuss your expectations of the adoption process and the type of child you envision within your family. 4. Undergo a Pre-Adoptive Screening Evaluation where we request you to submit the following documentation: Autobiography of each Adoptive Parent to learn more about how you were raised; Current Physical of All Persons Living in Your Home to verify your physical, mental, and emotional status. Download Physical Exam Form; First Page of your Most Recent Tax Return and Most Recent Employer Paycheck Stub to verify your family's income; Health Insurance Information to confirm that the adopted child will be covered by medical insurance; 5 References: Three from friends who have known you for at least 5 years and Two from family members; Photo books (3) which includes a Dear Birthmother Letter, profile of Adoptive Parent, and current pictures of you all, your home, family members, yards, holidays pictures, vacations, personal hobbies, nursery if it is done, etc. Also send a web profile (pdf) to Robin@LifetreeAdoption.com, if you desire to be online with our waiting families; Birth Certificate or Current Passport; Marriage Certificate (if applicable); Divorce/Death Certificate (if applicable); Undergo a Pre-Adoptive Home Screening (typically referred to as a Home Study). 5. Be selected by the Birth Parent(s) and obtain a copy of the Birth Parents’ Health, Social, Educational, and Genetic Report and a picture of the Birth Parent(s). 6. Meet the Birth Parent(s), if so desire. If you agree to the match, submit payment of the Adoption Fee to Lifetree and attend our Basic Infant Care and Safety Training Program. 7. Lifetree Caseworker will contact you when the Birth Family is in labor. 8 Lifetree obtains Birth Parents Relinquishment of Parenta