Every Child Deserves a Safe Place. Could That Place Be Yours?
Foster parenting is a life-changing way to help children heal and thrive. Start your journey today
with Anchor of Strength.
Strengthening Families. Transforming Lives.
At Anchor of Strength, we believe every child deserves a safe, supportive, and loving home.
As a licensed foster care agency serving Texas, we exist to be a steady, compassionate presence in the lives of children and families navigating the foster care journey.
We partner with foster parents, community organizations, and child welfare professionals to create lasting, life-changing impact- one placement, one family, and one future at a time.
There are over 400,000 children in U.S. foster care and over 100,000 children available for adoption.
Foster-to-adopt is a path that begins with fostering and can lead to legal adoption. Children are first placed in your home as foster placements. If reunification efforts are unsuccessful and parental rights are terminated, you may have the opportunity to adopt the child already in your care.
Many children enter foster care with the hope of returning to their birth families. However, when reunification is not possible, some children become eligible for adoption— and that’s where you can help change their future.
Anchor of Strength is with you through every step of your journey— from your first phone call to post-adoption support.
We Offer :
Our team ensures that both you and the child receive trauma-informed care, advocacy, and guidance throughout the process.
To empower foster families and nurture children by providing trauma-informed care, ongoing support, and a stable foundation for healing and growth.
Anchor of Strength envisions a foster care system in which every child is afforded the opportunity to thrive in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. We aspire to be a leading force in transforming the lives of vulnerable youth by promoting family-based care, trauma-informed practices, and enduring community partnerships.
Our purpose is to provide children and youth in the foster care system with the consistency, care, and compassion they need during life's most difficult transitions. We walk alongside foster families to ensure they never feel alone in this journey— equipping them with the tools, resources, and support they need to succeed.
To Adopt through foster care, You must first become a licensed foster parent.
The General Requirements Include:
No. You can be single, married, divorced, or partnered. What matters most is your ability to provide a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for a child.
On average, the process takes 1 to 3 months, depending on how quickly you complete your application, training, and home study. Our team will guide you through each step.
No. You can rent or own a home or apartment, as long as your space meets safety requirements and has room for a child.
Yes. We work with you to understand your preferences and match you with children whose needs fit your family’s strengths.
No. Foster parents receive a monthly reimbursement to help cover food, clothing, housing, and other basic needs. Additional services like counseling or medical care are typically covered by the state.
Anchor of Strength provides:
* 24/7 on-call support
* A dedicated case manager
* Monthly home visits
* Ongoing training
* Peer support groups
* Respite care coordination
Yes. Many foster parents work full-time. You’ll need to have a plan for childcare when you are not available, and we can help guide you through that process.
We offer respite care, where licensed foster families provide short-term relief. Our team is always just a phone call away if you’re feeling overwhelmed or need guidance.
Yes. While the primary goal is reunification with the birth family, some children become eligible for adoption if that is not possible. Many of our foster parents have successfully adopted children through our agency.
Children of all ages, from infants to teens. Some have experienced trauma, neglect, or abuse and may have emotional or behavioral needs. Others may simply need a safe, loving place to stay temporarily.
Absolutely. Many foster families include biological or adopted children. We will help you assess how fostering may impact your household and offer tools for preparing your family.
