Divide Plank 190 and amend text to be specific to "Foster Care and CPS"; add NEW PLANK specific to "Infant Adoption"
We acknowledge the ideal outcome is that birth parents are able and willing to raise their own children, however when that is not possible, we fully support infant adoption. We call on the Texas Legislature to promote adoption as an alternative to abortion by passing legislation that will:
a) Encourage adoption as a compassionate alternative to abortion through public education distinguishing voluntary infant adoption from foster care adoption.
b) Promote policies that make infant adoption more affordable, streamlined, and accessible for qualified families while protecting the rights of birth parents.
c) Support initiatives that combat the misinformation and confusion about birth parents, adoptive families, and adoptees.
d) Ensure access to counseling and supportive services, including affordable mental health care, for birth parents, adoptive families, and adopted children.