Are you thinking about adopting from foster care? Or did you already adopt from foster care? In many cases, support is available to you! Most children adopted from foster care in the US and many crown wards adopted in Canada are eligible for adoption assistance benefits so their families can better meet their needs. These… More
Summary of State Adoption Assistance Programs This table reflects the basic rates of all states. Access the pdf to view a larger table of state by state occurrences with other criteria such as nonrecurring expenses, subsidized guardianship, residential treatment, subsidy available after age 18, etc. State Date Updated Maximum Basic Rates (per month) … More
Each state operates its own program to support children who were adopted from that state. In general, the rules and benefits of adoption assistance are based on where the child is adopted from, rather than where the family lives. Click on the state below to learn more about the state’s adoption assistance program, including which… More
Are you looking for more information about the benefits available to families who adopt children from foster care in the US? NACAC’s Adoption Subsidy Resource Center is here to help! Below are links to fact sheets with information on a variety of topics in adoption assistance/adoption subsidy. We encourage you to read them and then… More
Are you thinking about adopting from foster care? Or did you already adopt from foster care? In many cases, support is available to you! Why Does Adoption Assistance Matter? Many foster children waiting for adoption—and the children already adopted from foster care—have physical, mental health, and developmental needs. Studies show that these children are at… More