Adoption Assistance
Adoption Assistance, also known as adoption subsidies, provides financial help and services for children with physical, mental and developmental disabilities and their adoptive parents. Each state agency has its own definition of "special needs" used...
What is Adoption Assistance?
Adoption Assistance, also known as adoption subsidies, provides financial help and services for children with physical, mental and developmental disabilities and their adoptive parents. Each state agency has its own definition of "special needs" used to identify children eligible for adoption assistance.
Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a parent or primary caregiver of an adopted child(ren) with special needs. Generally, the child's special needs relate to membership in a minority group, a medical condition, siblings (brothers and sisters who should not be separated), or handicaps (a child with a physical, emotional, or mental disability).
Application Details
What is the application process for Adoption Assistance?
To apply for this benefit, contact the adoption assistance specialist in your state for more information and eligibility:
https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/adoption/adopt-assistance/