Each adoption counselor in North Richland Hills serves Texas parents
Located between Dallas and Fort Worth, our adoption agency in North Richland Hills serves North Texas and the entire Lone Star State with additional offices in major cities and small towns. Founded in 2011, Legacy Adoption Services is a modern adoption agency that builds bridges for adoption. Your adoption counselor in North Richland Hills will develop a close relationship with you.
An unintended pregnancy can be frightening and overwhelming. You need someone objective who can answer questions without adding pressure to an already stressful situation. Each adoption counselor in North Richland Hills can also listen to adoptive parents who would love to provide a safe and loving home for a child.
Your adoption counselor in North Richland Hills supports your decision
Although our adoption agency in North Richland Hills is the headquarters for our counseling service, our team has satellite offices throughout the state. We also meet with women wherever they are most comfortable, including homes, schools, churches, hospitals, coffee shops and other locations.
Each Legacy adoption counselor in North Richland Hills can answer your calls 24/7 and will welcome the opportunity to meet with you in person by scheduling an appointment. Our Texas adoption agency headquarters has a convenient location.
7952 Davis Blvd., Suite 1010
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
817-784-7641
Contact our team to explore adoption
If you feel overwhelmed and want to talk about your options when facing an unexpected pregnancy or the challenges of caring for a child under three, contact Legacy Adoption Services. We will gladly serve as your sounding board and help you regain control of the goals and dreams you have for yourself and your child.
Tina Dean, LCSW, LCPAA
Executive Director
Tina loves providing new birth moms the comfort they need when they first call in to inquire about adoption, as well as talking with the birth moms when they are in crisis to provide the on-going support they often need. She enjoys helping birth families share their stories to make sure this information is passed on to the adoptive family to produce a legacy for the children. She feels it is truly a privilege to be a part of each woman and every family’s lives. Tina and husband Todd share a beautiful blended family of five: Danielle, Cody, Julianna, Callie and Madeline, which allows them to truly appreciate the importance of family.
Todd Dean
Legacy Adoption Services Operations Director & Co-Founder
An operations expert and empathetic advisor, Todd Dean brings to Legacy Adoption Services more than 17 years of experience as an executive sales and marketing leader in the North Texas region. Co-founding the Texas adoption agency enabled Todd to combine his extensive business background with Tina Dean’s clinical adoption expertise to create the agency that they both envisioned.
Todd has a heart for serving as a community activist in pro-life, unplanned pregnancy and adoption causes. He welcomed the opportunity to build from the ground up an agency that was unique in its structure and mission.
He says he knows some of the frustrations and unmet needs that mothers and adoptive parents experience in the adoption process. It was for this reason that Legacy established a ‘Client First’ focus.
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.
Melinda Duffy, BS
Options Counselor
Melinda is a Native Texas girl, born and raised in west Texas. She is a US Marine Corps Veteran. After meeting her husband, who is a US Airforce veteran, in 2005, 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 over 3 years. McKinney, TX has been their home for 17 years and they have raised their kids, 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 everyday –whether it is walking side by side with an expectant/birth mom or pouring into adoptive families along their adoption journey.
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.
Aimee Vengen, MSW
Agency Coordinator
Aimee graduated from the University of North Texas with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She went on to get her master’s degree in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington. She has a background in international adoptions and experience counseling and supporting birth parents throughout pregnancy. From a young age, Aimee has had an interest in adoption. Aimee enjoys facilitating the growth of families and working with all members of the adoption triad. She thrives in her role supporting adoptive families and the rest of the Legacy team.
In her personal time, Aimee loves watching and playing sports, running, and spending time with family and friends. Together with her husband, Jacob, she runs several Spartan races each year. Aimee is excited to support both expectant parents and adoptive families from their initial call through their adoptive placement, and the many touches in between!
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.
