Smithlawn Maternity Home
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A Maternity and Adoption Service of Churches of Christ Since 1960 |
Pregnant? Confused? Afraid?
Pregnancy should be a time of joy and happy anticipation. Sometimes it is not...if you are experiencing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy.
Smithlawn Maternity Home of Lubbock, Texas, offers a calm, supportive atmosphere where expectant mothers can explore available options and are assisted in making appropriate choices.
Admission
Smithlawn is a non-profit service organization dedicated to helping those who are pregnant during a difficult time in their life.
Smithlawn accepts expectant mothers of any race, age, and religion. A personal interview and application are preferred, but admission may be arranged by letter or telephone.
Expectant mothers from all over the United States and many foreign countries have found their way to Smithlawn since its inception in 1960. Quality care, based on the concern for expectant mothers and their babies, is the hallmark of Smithlawn.
Services and information
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
Adults who are new to the fostering process sometimes feel overwhelmed and wonder if they will have support on their journey. Your child-placing agency is the first resource. Social services caseworkers provide aspiring foster parents with various types of support and connections. These include free educational training programs, helplines, and support groups.
It is important that foster parents build their individual support network, too. Connecting with other foster families with more experience is an excellent place to begin. Texas groups offer foster parent meetups; you can search online for the closest one.
The Texas Foster Family Association provides state training, a regional directory of support services, a summer training conference, and more. Membership benefits include getting access to foster care professionals and learning more about ways to become better caregivers. Children of TFFA members can also get assistance through the Scholarship Fund.
Austin Angels is another support organization that strives to assist foster parents and Texas foster children. They offer care packages and gifts for foster children and their caregivers, mentorship options, and education, among other resources. Foster children and teens can learn valuable skills that help prepare them for independent living, as well.
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