Find information and support from Legacy adoption counselors in College Station
Whether it’s you or your loved one, an unplanned pregnancy often feels like a crisis. However, you don’t have to navigate this emotional time on your own. Instead, you can turn to our adoption counselors in College Station and the surrounding cities. Legacy Adoption Services works with parents in Brazos County to provide unbiased information and caring support. As a modern adoption agency with a wealth of experience, we help people in the suburbs and small towns of Texas.
You’ll be able to discuss your concerns and ask questions when you meet with one of our caring counselors. As your counselor shares information, you’ll learn about all your options. When you feel ready to decide on a path, we’ll support whatever choice is right for you and your baby.
Our adoption agency in College Station is also here to help adoptive parents pursue the process of Texas adoption. All potential adoptive parents undergo a rigorous application process before they can join our official list of Waiting Families.
Our adoption counselors in College Station are here for you
Each of our licensed adoption counselors helps parents in many different situations. Some of them just saw a positive pregnancy test, and others have just delivered. We even assist those who are struggling to care for a child under the age of three.
One of our counselors can speak with you at any time, and you can feel confident that we’ll keep everything you say confidential. We’re also happy to schedule an appointment to meet you in person. Adoption counselors in College Station can travel to meet you at your home, your school, your favorite coffee shop or a park. We want to make it convenient and comfortable for you to meet with us.
We also offer meetings at our adoption agency in College Station by appointment.
3206 Longmire Dr.
College Station, TX 77845
Contact us to learn more about Texas adoption
Adoption allows you to build a legacy of love. Contact Legacy to talk to our adoption counselors in College Station. Together, you’ll explore your options before you select the best one for you and your child.
Meet our College Station adoption counselors
Melinda Duffy, BS
Options Counselor
Melinda is a native Texas girl, born and raised in West Texas. She is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. After meeting her husband, who is a U.S. Air Force veteran, Melinda attended the University of North Texas College of Education and graduated in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in child development and family studies with a concentration in family and communities.
She has an extensive background working in public mental health and adolescent behavioral health. Melinda also serves as a volunteer advocate at Hope Women’s Center and has been with Legacy as an options counselor for several years.
Melinda and her husband have lived in McKinney, Texas, for 17 years and have raised their children, Jenessa, Joseph and Mila here. They have a grandson, Rowan, and a silver lab that they rescued, Lucky. Their home is loud and busy!
Melinda loves working out and stays active with her youngest in all her soccer endeavors. She is “that” soccer mom. She has an obsession with leopard/cheetah print, and you will never see her without it somewhere on her person. Melinda loves Jesus with her whole heart and is honored to give Him her yes every day, whether it is walking side by side with an expectant/birth mom or pouring into adoptive families on their adoption journey.
Danielle Fork, LMSW
Case Manager Supervisor
Danielle graduated from The University of Arizona with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She went on to receive a Master of Social Work from The University of Texas at Arlington.
Danielle is a passionate advocate for empowering individuals to embrace their stories and accept both the triumphs and trials of life. With a heart full of empathy, she’s the friend who listens without judgment, the shoulder to lean on during tough times and the light that brightens the darkest of days.
After graduating high school, Danielle dedicated herself to working with women and children across the globe, including in Africa, Costa Rica and Brazil, before returning to Dallas. From helping youth navigate homelessness, mental health struggles and substance use challenges, to assisting formerly incarcerated adults on their path to reenter society, Danielle has made it her mission to stand by those who are often overlooked right here in Texas.
At Legacy Adoption Services, Danielle is deeply honored to walk alongside birth parents facing unplanned pregnancies, offering them a safe space to reflect, evaluate and ultimately make the choices that are right for both them and their children. For her, there is nothing more rewarding than helping others realize their strength and supporting them as they make life-changing decisions.
When she isn’t working, you can find Danielle traveling, spending time with family or sharing her gift of photography. She loves high school football on Friday nights and college football on Saturday mornings. She also enjoys hiking, getting her nails done, reading books and playing basketball. Danielle is ready to walk with you through your adoption journey.
Samantha Hoffma, MSW
Options Counselor
Samantha graduated from The University of North Texas with a degree in social work and then received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. Through the years, Samantha’s social work experience has consisted of working in crisis response, victim advocacy, youth prevention/intervention services and foster care.
She has lived in Texas most of her life, but after returning from a mission trip in Africa, Samantha became aware there was more the Lord wanted to do in and through her. At that time, she knew she was being called to attend ministry school in Redding, California. After three years of ministry/pastoral care and leadership training, Samantha was both excited and honored to return to Houston and join the team at Legacy Adoption Services.
Samantha is deeply passionate about bringing the good news of hope, healing, redemption, freedom and adoption found in Jesus to the lost and hurting. She loves helping individuals see themselves as God sees them. Samantha considers it a gift to walk alongside those who are struggling and help them navigate through difficulties in life. It brings her great joy to watch transformation taking place and to see others overcome what once seemed to be completely impossible; all because someone showed up, was present, patient and believed in them because this just happens to be her story too.
Karen Capson, BS
Community Partnership Manager
Karen graduated from the University of South Florida with an education degree, concentrating on specific learning disabilities. Her years spent as a special education teacher were well-suited for her innate sense of compassion, patience and desire to adapt curriculum to meet the individual needs of her students and help them rise to their greatest potential. Her efforts awarded her “Teacher of the Year”, though her greatest distinction was meeting (and later marrying) the Canadian-born, professional hockey player who made a public appearance at the school where she taught.
Eight years into their marriage, Karen and her husband excitedly adopted their beautiful daughter, fulfilling their long-sought desire to create a family. Their non-traditional journey to parenthood led to a harmonious and fulfilling relationship with their daughter’s biological mother. The gratitude Karen felt for such a selfless gift, along with a hope of providing her daughter with ongoing open communication throughout her upbringing, prompted Karen to author a children’s book about their family’s adoption story. The road paved by both birth and adoptive parents granted their daughter a childhood experience that was strengthened with purpose in her creation, along with a strong sense of identity and self-worth. Karen’s daughter, now in college, shares many traits with her mother, including a love of writing and adoption advocacy.
Now that her daughter has been successfully launched, Karen is enjoying her empty-nesting phase by traveling with her husband, baking, decorating, crafting and playing mahjong with friends and family. She is honored to work with the Legacy Adoption Services family, seeing her personal life experience and passion for adoption come full circle.
Lauren Imler, LMSW
Administrative Coordinator / Options Counselor
Lauren graduated from the University of North Texas with a bachelor’s degree in social work and a minor in human development and family sciences. She also earned a certification in trauma-informed care while completing her undergraduate degree. Lauren went on to receive her master’s degree in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington, where she specialized in helping individuals with mental health and substance misuse concerns.
As someone who was adopted herself, Lauren brings a deeply personal connection to her work in the adoption field. Her lived experience gives her a unique perspective and a strong sense of empathy for individuals completing the adoption process. She is passionate about supporting others through the adoption journey, helping individuals and families navigate each step with compassion, understanding, and respect. Lauren thrives in her role, walking alongside expectant parents and adoptive families with care and dedication. She is committed to creating safe, supportive spaces where lasting connections can grow.
In her free time, Lauren enjoys crocheting, painting, drawing, and all things creative. She also loves going for runs and spending quality time with her family and friends. Lauren is honored to be part of each family’s story—from their first call through placement and every meaningful moment in between.
