Blended family, adoption or foster care

New family shapes bring big love and big adjustments. Maybe you're blending two households, or welcoming a child through adoption or foster care. Kids may need time, routine and patience, and so will you. Here's where to learn, get trained and find support in Austin.

Adoption and custody involve legal steps. This is not legal advice, so talk to a licensed attorney or your agency.

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Curious about fostering or adopting? Attend a free foster/adopt information meetingHow to Source
Read the official steps to become a foster or adoptive parent in TexasHow to Source
Join a twice-monthly online info session for Central TexasHow to Source
Want to help without fostering? Learn about becoming a CASA volunteerHow to Source
Find family counseling support (sliding scale)How to Source
Browse children waiting for adoptive families nationwideHow to Source

Resources

Texas DFPS: Foster/Adopt Information Meetings

The state's list of information meetings for people interested in fostering or adopting.

FreeStatewide (Austin is Region 7)

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Checked 2026-10-27

Texas DFPS: Steps to Become a Foster/Adoptive Parent

The official steps, including pre-service training and licensing.

Free informationStatewide

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Checked 2026-10-27

Foster Community

Free online foster and adoption information meetings for Central Texas, held twice a month, with Q&A from child-placing agencies.

FreeOnline, Central Texas

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Checked 2026-10-27

CASA of Travis County

Trains volunteers to advocate for children in foster care. Training is about 39 hours total. The next listed cycle is Nov 23–Dec 11, 2026, 9:30am–1pm, at the CASA office.

Free to volunteerAustin

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Checked 2026-10-27