Links

There is a wealth of information available to adoptive parents or those considering adoption. Sometimes there is too much information to take in. The ministry team has selected a set of web links to aid Christian families in their journey.

www.howtoadopt.org
An excellent resource that describes the entire adoption process.

The Spirit of Adoption
An overview of Christian adoption, answers key questions about infertility and God’s plan for families.

Shaohannahshope.org
This organization was founded by Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman that award grants to families who are adopting.

Lake Pointe Adoption Mail Group
An email group for those who share an interest in adoption topics. The groups is moderated and completely private. Request membership here, and you will be added to the list.

Adoption/Foster Free Notary Service
Two members of the Adoption & Orphan Ministry team have volunteered their time and service to help families with adoption paperwork by notarizing documents with no charge. Kim can be reached at davenkim@mac.com or Luke Krawietz can be reached at lkrav3@aol.com or (972) 679-9904.

Home Studies through Lake Pointe Church Family & Personal Enrichment
Casey Christian, a counselor for the Lake Pointe Church Family & Personal Enrichment Ministry, is a Social Worker who is licensed to do home studies in the State of Texas.  Home studies are available at an affordable cost, conducted by someone who shares your family’s values and beliefs.  For more information, please contact Casey at caseyc@lakepointe.org

Domestic Adoption
If you have questions related to domestic adoption, contact Robin Stephenson at robinstephenson@verizon.net

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
Provides limited reimbursement of non-recurring adoption expenses for international adoptions involving a special needs child. See http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/child_protection/adoption/subsidy.asp for more details.

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Note: These web links are for information purposes only and do not represent endorsement of any of the above organizations by Lake Pointe Church.