You can find a friendly Legacy adoption counselor in Midland to help you
You might not feel excited and happy when you see a positive pregnancy test. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 50% of pregnancies are unplanned. Many people feel overwhelmed when facing an unexpected pregnancy. Thankfully, you can find help and support from an adoption counselor in Midland and the surrounding cities.
At Legacy Adoption Services, our counselors work with local women who are considering adoption for a baby or child under the age of three. Our modern adoption agency allows you to play an active role in selecting the family who will love and raise your child.
To start the process, one of our caring counselors will listen to all your concerns and answer your questions. You might be surprised to learn about options you may have never considered. Armed with this information, our team will support you to make the decision that you feel is best for you and your child.
As a Texas adoption agency, Legacy also assists adoptive parents who want to welcome a child into their lives through adoption. We ensure that all our adoptive parents meet Texas’ requirements for adopting a child and undergo our thorough screening process.
Your adoption counselor in Midland is your guide to the process
Our licensed counselors proudly assist women facing a variety of situations. We commonly work with women who just found out that they’re expecting. However, we also assist women who have just delivered or who are struggling to raise a child under the age of three.
No matter what your situation is, our counselors are available to speak with you at any time. You can be confident that everything you say will remain confidential. Your adoption counselor in Midland will be happy to meet you anywhere, from your home to a park.
We also offer meetings at our adoption agency in our Midland office by appointment.
223 W Wall St. Suite 299
Midland, TX 79701
Reach out to learn more about the option of Texas adoption
If you want to start building a legacy of love for your child, contact Legacy Adoption Services. We’ll connect you with a caring adoption counselor in Midland so that you can learn more about how adoption can benefit you and your child.
Meet our Midland adoption counselors
Jordan Ward, LMSW, LCPAA
Case Manager Supervisor
Jordan graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in psychology. She then spent time in Honduras working as a teacher at a home for vulnerable children. She went on to earn her master’s in social work from the University of Texas at Austin and holds her LMSW certification. Jordan has experience working with birth parents and adoptive parents as well as with refugee youth in foster care.
Jordan’s own family has grown beautifully through adoption, and she feels honored to have the opportunity to support her clients as they navigate making an adoption plan or growing their family through adoption. Jordan and her husband Alex enjoy making homemade pizza, gardening, going two-stepping and enjoying time with their sons.
Danielle Fork, LMSW
Case Manager Supervisor
Danielle graduated from The University of Arizona with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and then went on to receive a Master of Social Work degree 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 settling back down in 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 Adoptions, Danielle is deeply honored to walk alongside 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.
Lakeya Toombs, BS
Options Counselor
Lakeya graduated from Langston University with a bachelor’s degree in child development and family consumer sciences with a minor in public health. Moving from Oklahoma to Texas, she spent time in education teaching pre-K for two years. She then transitioned to working with a nonprofit organization serving families throughout Tarrant County and providing education to promote birth outcomes for six years. Lakeya then moved to foster care and adoption as a case manager while pursuing her master’s degree in social work.
Lakeya expanded her knowledge in child and protective services by working as a permanency specialist servicing children in care for two years. Her professional experiences in social work have shown her to be a strong advocate for mental health and children and families in the community. Lakeya enjoys all aspects of case management and loves assisting families with Legacy Adoption Services. Her plans are to continue her master’s degree in social work and become licensed.
In her free time, Lakeya enjoys health and fitness and competing in the bodybuilding community as she is pursuing becoming a professional bodybuilder. She enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends. Lakeya also enjoys traveling across the globe.
Marcela Carrillo, BS, MBA
Options Counselor
Marcela “Marci” graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice before receiving her Master of Business Administration in Human Resources at the University of Phoenix-Santa Teresa Campus. Marcela has a heart for people that are struggling. It is this compassion and empathy for those in need that propelled her to be a Juvenile Probation Officer for 25 years. After retiring as a JPO, Marcela knew she still wanted to help people, especially those who could not help themselves, which led her to write home studies for kinships and foster to adopt. Believing that every child deserves to be loved, feel loved, know their worth, and have stability led her to want to do more.
She became a paraprofessional and began working in the educational field about a year ago. While standing in her classroom one day, Marcela wondered if there was more she could be doing to help others. This is when God answered her prayer and opened the door for her to walk alongside mothers, babies and adoptive families. Knowing that while some may be experiencing an unexpected pregnancy, it was not unexpected for God. Marcela is compassionate about wanting to help women who choose life, be healed, and walk in the purpose God has for them.
When Marcela is not working, you can find her riding her bike, taking road trips, sitting in the mountains, cross-training, and/or watching a good movie. Marcela is also a mother who chose adoption and ready to provide you with the emotional support you need to be healthy, feel worthy, and loved.
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.
