What help is available to adopting families?
An adoption subsidy is provided on behalf of children in foster care who have special needs. Special needs include mental, emotional or physical disabilities, but older children and sibling groups may also be considered to have special needs. The subsidy includes a monthly cash payment that is based on the child’s age, and vendor payments for therapeutic and remedial assistance. Medicaid is provided. Medical assistance on a one-time basis may also be available. The cost of legal expenses will be reimbursed if the adoptive child has special needs.
