About Us - Texas Christian Adoptions

You Are Our Priority

Texas Christian Adoptions, LLC is a licensed child-placing agency with over 31 years of experience in adoption. We provide professional guidance in pre- and post-adoptive services for expecting mothers and fathers, birth parents, and adoptive families. Our expectant mothers must find peace in their decisions, so we offer professional counseling services and a support group to help them.

Our first objective is to help expecting mothers determine if placement is in their best interests and that of their children. Second, to place newborns up to three years of age with godly families who desire to adopt a child. Third, for expectant mothers who decide on adoption, we help them through the emotional and legal processes of adoption.

Our goal is to ensure solid placements by guiding our expectant mothers and potential adoptive families in a supportive manner. We assist birth parents in a healthy recovery from normal grief and separation loss issues and educate adoptive families regarding raising an adoptee.

God Is Faithful

We encourage our clients with the knowledge that God is faithful and loves all of His children, both born and unborn. The trials that each of us encounter are opportunities to see God work miracles in our lives.

We Are A Reputable, Licensed Agency

The Department of Family and Protective Services licenses Texas Christian Adoptions, LLC. Any agency that conducts home studies on families living in Texas must be licensed as a “child-placing agency” by the Residential Child Care Licensing (RCCL) division of the Department of Family and Protective Services, regardless of the type(s) of adoption they perform. Licensed adoption agencies must meet and comply with the state’s minimum requirements.

We are also a proud member of the Better Business Bureau.

Our Staff

Andrea Damone-Brown, M. Ed, LCPAA

Founder and Director

Andrea Damone-Brown received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and her Masters in Education focusing on Professional Counseling and Psychotherapy through Oklahoma City University. She has been working in the adoption field since 1992 and was the Director at a licensed adoption agency in Dallas for six years. Andrea also co-founded and co-Directed Lifetree Adoption Agency in Dallas, Texas from 2003 to 2014.

Continuing her passion for adoption, she recently branched out on her own in 2014 to focus on serving individuals in each area of adoption through Texas Christian Adoptions. It is her passion and ministry to love and help people as Jesus loved and served. God is Love, and it is her goal to counsel those who feel alone, and to help them see how much God loves them and that He has a plan for their life. His unfailing love will guide them through their journey.

Melissa Steinmetz, LCSW

Homestudy Specialist

I graduated with my Master’s of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1991. I earned my license that year and have enjoyed the practice of social work with several client groups including geriatrics, emergency department patients and families seeking to adopt. I first worked with Andrea Damone-Brown in 2003. I am honored to be working with Andrea again and especially to have an opportunity to support the mission of Texas Christian Adoptions, LLC.

Joy White, LCSW

Birthparent Support Counselor

My adoption journey started in 2003 when I found out I was pregnant with my daughter. I knew early on I wanted to place her for adoption. I was 22 years old, in college, not with the father, and raised in a conservative home. Ultimately, I wanted the best for her and didn’t see that I had the ability to give her the best at that time of my life. God had the perfect couple to be her parents and He invited them to be present with me during my pregnancy. It was my chance to acquire a relationship and a base of trust with the adoptive parents. We truly forged a life-long bond that benefits my birth daughter. I am so blessed.

After her birth, it took me about ten years to work my way back around to my calling; The Birthmom Journey. I attended the University of Texas, Arlington to receive my Masters in Social Work, with a focus on Children and Families. In May of 2019, I received my social work license. This is my passion. I desire to help other Birthmothers with first-hand knowledge of how it feels to be in their shoes. I am prepared to let them know they are not alone and I am here for them. God works in beautiful ways by turning hard situations into beautiful journeys of joy.

Kathie Otte, MSW

Homestudy Specialist

Katherine T. Otte received her B.A. in Child Development from Connecticut College and her Master of Social Work from the University of Houston. She has been involved in the infertility and adoption field since 1980. As a result of her own personal experience with infertility and adoption, Kathie started her business as an Adoption Consultant in 1995, educating, guiding and supporting adoptive couples on their road to adoption. She has shared the joy of the adoption experience with hundreds of adoptive couples over the years. Kathie lives in Houston and is the proud mother of two adopted children.

At the request of the Houston Organization for Parent Education, Kathie wrote and developed the curriculum for an Adoptive Parenting Class. She has taught that class for over 15 years, helping families get ready for their long awaited child.

Kathie has been President and Director for the Gladney Auxiliary of Greater Houston and Infertility Network of which she was a founding member. She also has been Director of the Texas Foundation for Research in Reproductive Medicine and on the Advisory Board for the Gladney Center in Fort Worth. Kathie is a member of Adoptive Families of America, Inc., National Council for Adoption and the North American Council on Adoptable Children.

"Andrea was a great support in our adoption journey. She has a gift and passion to bring families together. Anytime we had questions she was there to listen and give us advice through her experience. We are forever grateful that she was part of making our dreams come true."

Jill and Chris

“Andrea was amazing with me throughout my entire pregnancy & adoption process. As a birth mother, I needed the loving support of a friend. She gave that to me in spades, plus so much more! Andrea helped me to find the perfect parents for my baby boy. She prayed for & with me to find peace & joy in my decision. Seven years later (wow, it’s been over 7 years), she is an incredible woman & still someone I consider a true friend. I have tried to send other women in need to her, & I, myself, would go to Andrea again in a heartbeat should I find myself in a situation that adoption was needed &/or desired! ❤ Thank you Andrea, for helping me to find my son a family, for helping me give William the life he so deserves!”

Davina Sky

“Our adoption experience was absolutely amazing, and we couldn’t have done it without Andrea and Joy at Texas Christian Adoptions! The process of adoption can be overwhelming, and there is a lot of helpful and non-helpful information out there for prospective couples. Texas Christian Adoptions stood out to us, because they are both pro-birth family AND pro-adoptive family. Andrea and Joy helped us navigate the process of Semi-open adoption, and developing a lasting relationship with our daughter’s birth mom. There was so much love and support for both parties throughout the entire process! We can’t thank our baby’s birth mom and the wonderful staff at TCA enough, for giving us the precious gift of life.”

Craig and Megan

“Andrea has been such a blessing to our family! She was our case worker through both my son’s and daughters adoption! She is a great resource to the birthmothers and adoptive families alike! Andrea will give you the special attention and counseling that all parties need during this emotional roller coaster of an experience!”

Brian and Jill

“My wife and I had signed up with an out-of-state agency but we’re relationship-oriented people who wanted to be treated like individuals, not just a number,” Aaron said.“That particular agency was all about money. They didn’t provide any facts and preyed upon our emotions.” Luckily, they were referred to Andrea by a friend who had a successful adoption through her. “We had an immediate connection with Andrea and we loved her spiritual beliefs,” Amy said. “Andrea’s calming presence and professional demeanor impressed us. She listened to us and was very honest. She was also kind and caring. She opened her heart to us. We shared tears of joy as well as sadness, like a family. Andrea is also current in all the various facets of the adoption world. She is truly gifted in her talents.” Today, Amy and Aaron celebrate the blessing of their adoption. “Once you start the process, stay the course knowing that your goal is attainable. How it comes to fruition is up to God,” Amy added. “You should be united in your decision and then seek out Andrea. It’s not always black and white. She helps fill in the grey areas and the unknown.”

Aaron and Amy

“From the first time we met to the very end of our adoption, Andrea was always professional. One of the main reasons we went with this agency was because of Andrea. She has a quality that makes you feel at home, comfortable with no question too small. She is genuine. She went above and beyond to make sure that we felt at ease, informed, and walked us through the adoption process. Our adoption happened very quickly and would have been overwhelming had it not been for Andrea. We will always be grateful to her for everything she did for our adoption.”

Brad and Ana

“When Michael and I began the adoption process, we talked to a number of different agencies over the course of several months, but for a variety of reasons they just did not feel right. After further research, we came their website, and upon meeting Andrea, we knew this was “our” agency. As we waited for our son, they were so gracious and encouraging, and most importantly, they helped us keep faith that we would adopt a baby. We are forever grateful for guiding us along the way and for the joy our sweet baby boy has brought to our lives! God has truly blessed our little family.”

Jenn and Michael