Caring for the smallest among us

Connecting, protecting, and promoting loving families for children

Infant Adoption Program

Catholic Charities’ Infant Adoption Program provides a safe haven and choice to birth parents and prospective adoptive parents. Through intensive vetting and background screening, we match babies and families to thrive in loving environments.

Parenting in Action

Our Parenting in Action Program assists families in the DFW area who are pregnant or have a child between 0-36 months. We offer weekly parenting classes to support efforts in parenting your children, while also offering material assistance through our partnership with Hope Supply Company.

Finally Home Program

Finally Home works with the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to place children that are in DFPS custody into permanent adoptive homes that are approved and supervised by our program directors and staff.

Pregnancy Program

Our experienced Pregnancy Program staff is ready to help mothers facing an unplanned pregnancy through exploring options and offering assistance, including material assistance, birth parent advocacy, and parent education.

I’m Pregnant

We understand that facing an unplanned pregnancy can be overwhelming, but our pregnancy services are here to offer you compassionate support, guidance, and resources to help you navigate this journey with confidence, ensuring that you have the information and care you need to make the best decision for yourself and your future.

Parenting Resources

Our parenting resources provide invaluable support and guidance to help caregivers navigate the challenges and joys of raising children, offering a wealth of information, tips, and strategies to promote healthy development and effective parenting practices.

Adoption Information

Our adoption services bring together love and compassion to create forever families, providing a pathway to fulfill dreams and create lifelong connections that will bring joy, growth, and a sense of belonging to both children and adoptive parents alike.

Parenting Resources

Our Parenting in Action

We are here to assist families in the Dallas and surrounding area who are pregnant and/or have a child between 0-36 months.

We offer FREE weekly parenting classes, and our support extends from educational resources to referrals and material assistance. Material assistance may include diapers, formula, clothing for children and adults, hygiene items, etc. Sign-up is not required for the class, please just arrive on time at any of the locations listed.

For additional questions, or to schedule a one-on-one session with one of our parent/youth educators, please fill out the email inquiry below.

Upcoming Parenting Classes

We offer parenting classes in 5 locations in the Dallas area in both English and Spanish.

Parenting in Action – Catholic Charities Dallas

Thursday, March 21st, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Parenting in Action – Real Options Pregnancy Center

Wednesday, March 27th, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Parenting in Action – Catholic Charities Dallas

Thursday, March 28th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Parenting in Action – Catholic Charities Dallas

Thursday, April 4th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

If you’re pregnant, we can help

An unplanned pregnancy is stressful and can leave you feeling unsure what to do. Through our Pregnancy Program, we are here to walk with you during this time. We provide options counseling and case management to assist you in developing a plan.

Whether you hope to find a loving family for your child through infant adoption, or decide that you will parent the child, we are here to serve you so that you can take the next step forward. Please call 214-557-5286 to schedule a session or speak with an options counselor!

Interested in joining our new pregnancy support group?

This four-month program with in-person meetings is designed to encourage well-being and promote a healthy pregnancy. If you are interested in attending, please contact Kelley Harms at 214-526-2772 or kharms@ccdallas.org.

Infant and Finally Home

Adoption Program

Our adoption program is a compassionate initiative that aims to find loving homes for children. Through a carefully designed process, potential adopters are matched with individuals who are seeking a supportive family. This program offers a wonderful opportunity for both the adopters and the adoptees to experience the joy of companionship and create lifelong bonds.

Infant Adoption

Our infant adoption program serves individuals seeking to adopt a child from newborn to six months of age. Through an intensive vetting process, we place infants of all ethnic and racial backgrounds into loving, nurturing homes.

Finally Home

Our Finally Home program gives children the gift of a forever family. Many of these children are ages eight and older and waiting to be adopted as a sibling group. They have experienced hurt and hardship in life. More than anything, they need a loving, caring, permanent family.

Make an inquiry

Interested in adoption?

Take the first step toward welcoming a new member into your family. Fill out our inquiry form today to learn more about our comprehensive adoption program.

In which program are you interested?

Help Us Meet the Need

Your gift can change someone’s life today. When you donate to CCD, you connect, protect, and promote loving families through adoption, education, and more.

$250

Covers the cost of year’s worth of diapers

$500

Provides a family with pack-n-play, car seat, diapers and wipes

$750

Equips five parents with a pack-n-play

$1,500

Assists with one month of rent

$2,000

Supplies 12 new parents with car seats