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Funding Adoption
A Child Waits Foundation: A financial resource for families seeking loans for international adoptions.
cite: achildwaits.org
Adoption Assistance by State
Adoption assistance information by State is provided by the Association of Administrators of the Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance and the American Public Human Services Association. Select a State to view the answers to 13 questions regarding State policies on adoption assistance, or select a question to find out how it is addressed across all States.
cite: naic.acf.hhs.gov
Connecticut Financial & Medical Adoption Assistance: Definition of special needs, criteria for State-funded adoption assistance programs, maximum amount a family may receive in non-recurring adoption expenses, Subsidy After Finalization option, how a parent requests a change in the adoption assistance agreement, types of post adoption services available, mental health services provided, additional finances or services for medical or therapeutic needs, process for applying for a fair hearing.
cite: naic.acf.hhs.gov
Adoption Tax Credit Online Course
Designed to help adoptive families determine their eligibility for the adoption tax credit, understand how the tax credit works, create a system for tracking and documenting expenses, and prepare for filing taxes.
cite: adoptionlearningpartners.org
Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number
Answers to common questions about the adoption taxpayer identification number (ATIN), the temporary number assigned to a child pending finalization of his or her adoption, from the Internal Revenue Service. The number is used on tax forms in place of the child's Social Security Number.
cite: irs.gov
Costs of Adopting: A Factsheet for Families
This factsheet provides cost estimates for domestic and intercountry adoptions. Agency fees, legal fees, home study expenses, and foreign country expenses are considered. The factsheet also includes information about adoption benefits, such as Federal tax credits, state tax credits, subsidies, and adoption loans and grants. A brief list of additional resources is provided.
cite: naic.acf.hhs.gov
Employers that Offer Adoption Benefits
Companies who have responded to adoption benefits surveys or have been recognized as adoption-friendly in national publications.
cite: adoptionfriendlyworkplace.org
Federal Adoption Tax Credit for Special Needs Adoptions
Information for parents provided by the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC), North American Council on Adoptable Children, 970 Raymond Avenue, Suite 106, St. Paul, MN 55114, 651-644-3036; .
cite: nacac.org
Federal Title IV-E and State Adoption Assistance [pdf]
There are two major funding sources of adoption assistance (subsidy): the Federal Title IV-E program under the Social Security Act and State programs, which vary from State to State. Current through June 2004, this publication provides general information on eligibility and limitations for, and termination or modification of adoption subsidies.
cite: naic.acf.hhs.gov
Gift of Adoption Fund
101 East Pier Street, 1st Floor, Port Washington, WI 53074, 262-268-1386,
877-905-ADOP (2367),info@giftofadoption.org. Adoption is the gift of a lifetime. It brings new life to parentless children; new hope to the childless, and joy to families that extends through generations. The Gift of Adoption Fund turns the dream of adoption into reality for those who could not otherwise afford to adopt.
cite: giftofadoption.org
Hebrew Free Loan Association
Provides interest-free loans to Jewish adults residents of Northern California who wish to adopt children internationally or domestically.
cite: hflasf.org
God's Grace Adoption Ministry
Not an adoption agency, but rather works in cooperation with the agency to assist with the family's financial needs. Help is available in the form of adoption grants or assistance in adoption fundraising.
cite: ggam.org
National Adoption Foundation
Established in 1994 by adoptive parents who understand the unmet needs adoptive families have for financial support and advocacy. Everything the Foundation does is driven by a clear understanding of the challenges faced by families in the adoption process and beyond
cite: nafadopt.org
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