Austin COAC (Council on Adoptable Children)

07/11/2025

For over 40 years, Austin COAC has provided support and help to families who choose to build their families through adoption. In January of 2024, we were informed that the local DPFS would no longer fund Austin COAC due to changes in their structure. Post-adoption services for our area and other agencies have declined funding as well.

Over the last year and a half, we have searched for alternative funding, with no luck. It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform you that we are no longer able to continue running Austin COAC and our adoption support group. This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the significant impact this may have on each of you who have found connection, understanding, and strength through our meetings.

As this chapter comes to a close, we are committed to helping you find alternative resources and support. If you would like assistance connecting with resources, please don't hesitate to reach out. We want to ensure you continue to feel supported and informed.

You can also reach out to the Council on Adoptable Children of Texas.
https://www.coactexas.com/
https://www.facebook.com/COACTexas

The mission of Council on Adoptable Children of Texas is to support adoptive families through education, networking and advocacy to enhance family wellness.

10/21/2023

COAC Adoption Support Group meetings are held via Zoom on the second Monday of every month from 6:30pm to 8pm.

If you are interested in participating, please send the email address you wish to use to [email protected]. For security reasons, we will be sending out invitations only to those who request them.

If you or someone you think might benefit this group haven’t been able to attend a meeting before, this is your chance!

10/21/2023

Hi Austin area Families!!
Our Fall Family Photo event is November 11th, 9am - Noon, and is in coordination with Fostering Hope Austin.
Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBIG4e-HDvXdYfH0cfAQkh2QzY3kgZcYL7VkAsZifSEP41Uw/viewform?fbclid=IwAR140MU7GDY6ewmwnlelp9CAMdu0WU2gpSp6Xuxec14SUWq9-xpqWfrLMLo

04/08/2020

Due to the quarantine, COAC will not be meeting in person this month but we are still meeting!

The COAC Adoption Support Group meeting will be held via Zoom on Monday, June 8th from 6:30pm to 8pm.

If you are interested in participating please send the email address you wish to use to [email protected]. For security reasons, we will be sending out invitations only to those who request them.

If you or someone you think might benefit this group haven’t been able to attend a meeting before, this is your chance!

12/04/2019

Hey Austin area Foster & Adoptive friends and family. My church The Bridge Community Church is hosting a FREE Parents Night Out 12/20. Get last minute Christmas shopping done, clean your house, take a nap, date night with your spouse! This event is open to foster, kinship, PMC or adoptive families. If you have bio children as well as foster/adopted children, bio children are welcome as well. Please share with fellow foster/adoptive families too!

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09/10/2019

Good Evening - From time to time COAC receives research opportunities. Below is a research opportunity with Baylor for adoptive parents. Here is the link for the survey: https://baylor.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_esULc0sP8ShpSAZ

Adoptive Parent Survey - https://mailchi.mp/d19ae0bbe061/adoptive-parent-survey

07/15/2019

6 Days left in the raffle. Enter today to win one of 3 family four pack of lawn seats or to win the grand prize of a four pack of reserved seats! $5 for 5 entries!!!

07/09/2019

Good Evening Families, Council on Adoptable Children of Texas is hosting a Fundraiser and raffling off 4 sets of 4 tickets to Round Rock Express. To enter in please visit our event on Rallyup at the link below.