Adoption FAQ

No. Matching Hearts currently focuses on adoption only.

Matching Hearts is based at 1300 Bay Area Blvd. B150-09 in Houston, Texas and appears in the Texas DFPS private-agency directory for Region 6.

Contact Matching Hearts and let us know you are interested in adoption. You can begin with questions.

Eligibility depends on the adoption type. Matching Hearts can explain which requirements apply to you.

Texas DFPS states that prospective foster/adoptive parents may be married or single. Confirm the requirements for your adoption path with Matching Hearts.

Background screening is common in adoption. The exact checks depend on the adoption type and current requirements.

Families may be asked for identification, references, financial and health information, background-check forms, and household information. Matching Hearts can provide the list that applies to you.

A home study assesses a prospective adoptive family and household. It can include interviews, documentation, safety, finances, relationships, background information, and readiness to adopt.

No. The purpose is to evaluate safety, stability, readiness, and whether the household meets the requirements that apply.

There is no universal timeline. Scheduling, documents, background checks, interviews, training, and follow-up items can all affect completion time.

The details vary by adoption. Matching should consider the child's needs and circumstances and the prospective family's readiness to meet those needs.

There is no single timeline. Preparation, the home study, matching, placement circumstances, legal requirements, and court scheduling can all affect timing.

Not always. Post-placement visits, reports, legal work, and court steps may still be required before finalization.

Costs vary by adoption type and the services involved. Ask Matching Hearts for the fees that apply before moving forward.