Adoption Assistance Information by State

AAICAMA maintains the following information for each state on their adoption assistance program:

1. What specific factors or conditions does the state consider, in additon to those required by the federal government, to determine that a child cannot be placed with adoptive parents without providing financial assistance?
2. What are the eligibility criteria for the state-funded adoption assistance program?
3. What is the maximum amount a family may receive in non-recurring adoption expenses from the state?
4. Does the state enter into deferred adoption assistance agreements?
5. When may adoption assistance payments and benefits begin in the state?
6. How are changes made to the adoption assistance agreement in the state?
7. What types of post adoption services are available in the state and how do you find out more about them?
8. What mental health services are provided by the state?
9. Does the state provide additional finances or services for medical or therapeutic needs not covered under the state medical plan to children receiving adoption assistance?
10. What is the state’s process for applying for a fair hearing?

To access this information click here to go the Child Welfare Information Gateway.

Additonal information provided on these pages:

• What is the state Web address for general adoption information?
• What is the state Web address for adoption assistance information?
• What is the state Web address for State-specific medical assistance information for children?