Bringing Families Together.

Matching Hearts is a Texas child-placing agency dedicated exclusively to adoption and helping children find safe, loving, and permanent families across the state.

Adoption only · Houston, Texas · 281-898-3238

The adoption process, at a glance

Most families move through these same stages, though timing and details can vary.

  1. Contact

    Ask questions and learn what applies to your family.

  2. Requirements

    Complete paperwork, screening, education, and documentation.

  3. Home Study

    Your household and readiness to adopt are assessed.

  4. Matching

    Possible matches are considered with the child's needs at the center.

  5. Placement

    The child begins living with the adoptive family.

  6. Finalization

    Required post-placement and legal steps are completed.

See the full adoption process

A prospective adoptive family meets with a child and social worker.

Why Matching Hearts exists

Matching Hearts began with adoption inside the founder's own family. She adopted a teenager, and her sister adopted a young child. Those experiences showed how important it is for families to receive clear information before they make decisions. Matching Hearts was created to connect children with adoptive families and help prospective parents understand what the process requires. Today, the agency is based in Houston and focuses only on adoption.

About Matching Hearts

Focused on adoption.

Adoption only

Matching Hearts currently focuses exclusively on adoption.

Questions before pressure

Families can contact Matching Hearts to understand the process before deciding what comes next.

Verify Matching Hearts in the Texas DFPS directory

A family of three stands together in a Texas courtroom.
A child and social worker spend time together in a supportive setting.
A family meets with a social worker in a welcoming home setting.

Have questions about adoption?

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