The Second Story

01/08/2026

It's time to show how Collin County cares for kids! We have a significant shortage of foster and adoptive families for kids in need of a safe home and family. Join us on February 7 at the Collin College Conference Center in McKinney to learn how you can open your home to care for kids. Click here to register: https://embracetexas.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/embracetexas/event.jsp?event=393&

10/16/2025

Here's a great upcoming event for anyone licensed to adopt, or interested in learning more:

Register on Humanitix - Embrace's Child to Family Connection November 2025. CityBridge Community Church, 6400 K Ave, Plano, TX 75074, USA. Wednesday November 5th 2025. Find event information.

05/06/2025

We have another exciting adoption event coming up on Wednesday, June 11 at Prestonwood Baptist Church. Come hear the stories of 32 children in foster care, waiting for adoption. Licensed and unlicensed families welcome!

Register on Humanitix - Embrace's Child to Family Connection June 2025. Prestonwood Baptist Church- Plano Campus, 6801 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093, USA. Wednesday June 11th 2025. Find event information.

11/01/2024

15 year old Ernest loves to watch sports and hang out with his friends. His favorite team is the Dallas Cowboys. Ernest recently went to summer camp where he had a blast swimming, fishing, going on a boat and camping. Next year he wants to be a camp leader. He’s a talented artist when it comes to drawing or building Lego sets. Ernest is currently in foster care, waiting for his forever family. Ernest’s advocates believe it would be best for him to have a strong male role model in his life to help guide him.

To learn more about Ernest, or the process to foster or adopt in Texas, consider joining us on Wednesday, November 13 for Embrace’s free “Child to Family Connection” adoption event: https://events.humanitix.com/embrace-s-child-to-family-connection-november-2024

05/24/2023

16 year old Jaydan is an upbeat, creative boy who is in foster care, waiting for adoption. Jaydan has a dry sense of humor and likes to make others laugh. He collects coins, antique watches, and interesting rocks. Jaydan has big dreams for the future, including making a documentary about his life. He’s already exploring film and photography, and learning to fly a drone. Jaydan wants to be part of a family who will help him remain in contact with his biological family members and live life to the fullest.

To learn more about children like Jaydan, or how to adopt from foster care, plan to attend our adoption event on Wednesday, June 14: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/embraces-child-to-family-connection-adoption-event-june-2023-registration-546422483357?fbclid=IwAR3bwybI6UpxlrYA6d-rZfE4ok99SVhnUzOpkNg3XAbOqkldXH1js35f7wY
Families already licensed to adopt may inquire with the Jaydan caseworker directly at: [email protected]

05/22/2023

Sisters Havanna (6) and Heaven (7) are in foster care, waiting for their forever family. Havanna is a sweet, imaginative little girl who enjoys playing with Barbie dolls and making people laugh. Heaven likes to play “school” and pretend to be the teacher, but she really wants to be a cosmetologist when she grows up. These sisters enjoy playing outside and watching the Disney channel. Havanna and Heaven need an adoptive family who can give them the attention, love, structure, and support they need to thrive.

To learn more about children like Havanna & Heaven or how to adopt from foster care, plan to attend Embrace Texas' adoption event on Wednesday, June 14: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../embraces-child-to-family...
Families already licensed to adopt may inquire with the girls' caseworker directly at: [email protected]

05/18/2023

Are you considering adoption? Join us on Wednesday, June 14 to learn how you can open your home to foster or adopt. This event is also open to families who are already licensed to adopt. You'll have the opportunity to hear the stories of over 30 children in foster care, waiting for adoption.l

Join us for an informative, inspiring evening focused on finding forever families for children lingering in foster care.

05/31/2022

7 year old Jayden & Jayla dream of joining a forever family that will keep them together for a lifetime. Jayla is a natural leader who enjoys playing with dolls, reading, and drawing. Jayden likes video games, riding his bike, and building things. Both twins are talkative, outgoing children who love to engage with others. Could YOU be the family that gives this dynamic duo the love and support they need to flourish?

To learn more about Jayden & Jayla, or how to foster and adopt in Texas, join us next week (June 8) at our Child to Family Connection event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/child-to-family-connection-adoption-event-registration-269824892517

05/27/2022

Could YOU be the family that helps Preston achieve his dreams? 16 year old Preston is a creative boy who loves to draw. He enjoys nature and gardening, and helps out regularly mowing the lawn. He wants to be part of a family that has a father to look up to, a nurturing mother, siblings to bond with and protect, and at least one pet. He’s working hard to improve his grades and has a goal of graduating high school and becoming a certified welder. Preston is currently in foster care, waiting for adoption. To hear more of Preston’s story, and 31 other children waiting for adoption in our community, join us on June 8 at our Child to Family Connection Event at Prestonwood Baptist Church: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/child-to-family-connection-adoption-event-registration-269824892517?fbclid=IwAR1FmsHJI9xYwWKa7PiM0pjO_41R7UyG7_wZRb-bHUpq2O1WZKWuMtwfQv0

05/17/2022

Have you considered adopting, but aren't sure where to start? Embrace Texas' Child to Family Connection Event is a great opportunity to learn about the steps to adopt from foster care in Texas, and hear the stories of over 30 children who are waiting for adoption. This inspiring, faith-filled evening includes dinner, worship, and a panel of adoptive parents and adult adoptees sharing their stories. It is a FREE event, but registration is required.

Join us for an informative, inspiring evening focused on finding forever families for children in foster care.

10/07/2021

Learn more about Malaysia, and 34 other children in foster care, waiting for adoption at Embrace Texas' upcoming Child to Family Connection event. Click here to register or learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/child-to-family-connection-adoption-event-registration-170057822525

"I just wanna do hair and nails. And I might think about doing lashes." Malaysia is an aspiring cosmetologist and a good student.

10/04/2021

Are you thinking about adopting? Or already licensed and waiting to be matched with a child? Join us on Wednesday, November 10 to learn more about how to foster or adopt in Texas, and hear the stories of 35 children right here in our community waiting for adoption from foster care.

Use this link to learn more or register for this inspiring event:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/child-to-family-connection-adoption-event-registration-170057822525