Do you want to learn more about the process to become a foster or adoptive parent in Texas? Attend our virtual orientation to meet our team and ask any questions you may have.

Initial requirements to become a foster or adoptive parent with Arms Wide include:

• You must be 25 years of age or older.
• You must be a citizen or legal resident of the U.S. – this includes all household members.
• You may be single or married, but if you are married you must have been married for at least one year. If divorced, you must have been divorced for at least one year.
• In order to be eligible for services through our Houston office, prospective parents must live in one of the following counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller, and Wharton.
• In order to be eligible for services through our South Texas office, prospective parents must live in one of the following counties: Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Cameron, Duval, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Starr, Webb, Willacy, and Zapata.

If you meet all these requirements, we hope to see you at the Orientation!