WHAT DOES IT COST TO ADOPT A CHILD IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CUSTODY?
There are no fees to adopt the children who are in DSS custody. IS THERE ANY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO HELP ME AFTER I ADOPT A CHILD WHO IS IN YOUR CUSTODY? • Every child who is legally cleared for adoption is assessed for eligibility for adoption assistance. • The prospective adoptive parent will be informed of the child’s eligibility at the time that the child is presented to you for consideration of adoption. • Adoption assistance has five (5) specific benefits for children who are determined to be eligible. • Non-recurring costs are reimbursed to the adoptive family for single costs involved in visiting the child and any legal fees incurred as a result of the adoption. • Monthly cash assistance is paid at the county board rate. The amount of the payments depends on the age of the child. • Medicaid eligibility until the child is eighteen (18) years old. • Medical remedial, educational and psychological vendor payments for non-Medicaid covered preexisting needs. These are pai
There are no fees to adopt the children who are in DSS custody. IS THERE ANY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO HELP ME AFTER I ADOPT A CHILD WHO IS IN YOUR CUSTODY? • Every child who is legally cleared for adoption is assessed for eligibility for adoption assistance. • The prospective adoptive parent will be informed of the child’s eligibility at the time that the child is presented to you for consideration of adoption. • Adoption assistance has five (5) specific benefits for children who are determined to be eligible. • Non-recurring costs are reimbursed to the adoptive family for single costs involved in visiting the child and any legal fees incurred as a result of the adoption. • Monthly cash assistance is paid at the county board rate. The amount of the payments depends on the age of the child. • Medicaid eligibility until the child is eighteen (18) years old. • Medical remedial, educational and psychological vendor payments for non-Medicaid covered preexisting needs. These are pai
