Compassionate, experienced guidance through every stage of the adoption journey — from your first question to your child's first day home.
Across 48 states since 2007
Domestic: 12–24 months · Foster: 6–18 months
State-certified adoption professionals
Counseling & resources long after placement
Every adoption journey is different. We guide families through the three primary pathways available in the United States, each with distinct timelines, costs, and legal considerations.
Adopt a newborn or infant born in the United States. You work with an expectant mother who has chosen an adoption plan. This path typically takes 12–24 months from approval to placement and involves close collaboration with birth families and legal counsel.
Adopt a child currently in the US foster care system. Many children are between ages 3 and 17 and are waiting for a permanent family. The process typically takes 6–18 months, and significant financial assistance is available through state programs.
Bring a child home from one of the countries participating in The Hague Convention. Timelines vary widely by country (18–48 months) and involve both US federal requirements and the sending country's legal process.
We believe the adoption process should feel clear, not overwhelming. Our team walks alongside you at every milestone, from your first phone call through your child's homecoming — and well beyond.
Speak with one of our adoption counselors to explore your options, ask questions, and determine which pathway fits your situation and goals.
A licensed social worker conducts a thorough review of your home and background — a required step for all adoption types. We coordinate this process start to finish.
Once approved, we work to connect you with a child whose needs align with your family profile. This stage varies in length depending on your chosen pathway.
We partner with experienced adoption attorneys to finalize the adoption in court, ensuring all state and federal requirements are fully satisfied.
Our relationship doesn't end at finalization. We offer counseling, family resources, and support groups to help your family thrive long-term.
Adoption costs vary by type and circumstances. These packages reflect our agency service fees. Additional third-party costs (legal, medical, home study) will be outlined in your personalized estimate.
For families pursuing adoption through the US foster care system. Many state subsidies available to offset costs.
Our most comprehensive service for families adopting a newborn within the United States through a matched birth parent plan.
Full-service support for families adopting from Hague Convention countries. Includes in-country coordination and federal filing assistance.
Every adoption story is unique. Here's what some of the families we've worked with have shared about their experience.
We had so many questions going into this process. Our counselor at BrightPath walked us through every form, every phone call, every milestone. Fourteen months later, our daughter was home. The support didn't stop there — they checked in on us for months after finalization.
We'd heard horror stories about the foster care system being complicated. BrightPath made it manageable. They handled every interaction with the state, kept us informed, and celebrated alongside us when our son's adoption was finalized. We feel incredibly supported.
International adoption has so many moving parts across two governments. BrightPath's international team knew exactly what was needed at every stage. The trip to bring our daughter home was emotional beyond words. Having guides who'd done this many times made all the difference.
There's no obligation — just an honest conversation about your options, timeline, and what the process really looks like. We're here to answer every question.
(512) 483-7291
Monday – Friday · 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM CST
3814 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705
United States
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