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Description

Children in this program can be of any race or ethnic group.  Families interested in Programs I are only considered for children aged 7 years and older that are currently in the foster care system.  These children are currently in the custody of a county and have been removed from their parents care due to abuse and/or neglect.  These children may be in the custody of an Ohio county or another State county. The custodial agencies will generally offer subsidies and a medical card for the child(ren).  These families will be included on our available families list that is distributed to many of  the public custodial agencies with possible waiting children. All families in this program must be willing to travel in order to bring their child home. At times, reimbursement for travel may be available.

At this time, little or no funding is available for adoptions that occur in the State of Ohio. Additionally, funding can be limited in other states. Due to these factors, families are required to pay for their homestudies. ADOPTION GRANTS ARE OFFERED BY A CHILD'S WAITING TO FAMILIES INTERESTED IN ADOPTING FROM THIS PROGRAM.  To become eligible, the applicant must request a grant application and submit it to Co-Director for consideration. In the event that funding is available from the custodial county, services after a child is matched with your family fees will be covered by the custodial agency. 

There is a tax credit of $10,000 available for adoptive families in the year that they finalize their adoption.  Some states offer non-reoccurring expense reimbursement up to $1000 for expenses paid.    

Requirements

Participants in this program must have the homestudy assessment completed by an Ohio agency and an approved photo profile/collage.  Additionally, the release form must be signed to receive a copy of your homestudy from the holding agency. The adoptive family should discuss their desire for ACW to assist in their child search. In the event of a match, ACW will handle all aspects of the adoption. Adoptive families also have the option to totally transfer their homestudy to ACW for matching. All options can be discussed during intake.

Required Fees
Child Search Fee	(due at application)	$175

Possible Additional Fees for placements from custodial counties without funding for one child.   IF THE COUNTY HAS FUNDING, THERE ARE NO FEES. Families will be notified of funding status prior to match
Placement Fee*	(due at placement)	$1000
Post-placement supervision	(due at placement)	$750
Prefinalization report	(due at placement)	$250
	Additional siblings $100 each report
	Estimated fee total**	$2175

**Possible additional agency fees

• Compliance with ICPC (inter-state compact) for out of state placements $500
• Appearance of agency representative at finalization hearing $150
• Post-placement visits beyond the included 7 visits $125
• Update of an A Child’s Waiting homestudy $500
• Foster care/respite expenses
  • Infant $35/ day
  • Non-infant or special need $45/ day
• Post finalization Crisis Intervention, case management etc $varies
• Completion of finalization documentation (if no attorney used) $varies

Non-agency fees

• Court costs.
• Attorney fee associated with finalization
• Cost of birth certificates
• Homestudy incidentals such as CPR class, finger prints, medical examination, fire inspections, etc.
• Cost of diagnostic or counseling services for the adoptive applicant requested by the agency as part of the adoption process.
• Cost associated with travel, if applicable.
• Custodial agency may require fees in the event of an adoption disruption.

*Fees are non-refundable
**Please see possible additional fees

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