Ohio Adoption Grant Program

Ohio Adoption Grant Program is sponsored by Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). Ohioans who adopt a child under 18 years old on or after January 1, 2023, can apply for a one-time payment. The grant is $10,000 for a general adoption, $15,000 if the child was fostered by the applicant, and $20,000 if the child has one or more special needs.

Please help us improve our site! Ohio Admin. Code 5101:2-44-15 - Administration and eligibility for the Ohio adoption grant program The Ohio adoption grant program is a one-time payment per child provided to eligible adoptive parents for qualifying adoptions finalized on or after January 1, 2023, as long as state funds are available.

In the event state funding is no longer available, the Ohio adoption grant program will close to new applications until additional funds are secured or July first of the following state fiscal year (SFY), whichever occurs first. Once state funds have been exhausted, the Ohio department of job and family services (ODJFS) is not to be held responsible for payment of grant payments for applications that have not been approved.

rule the following have the same meaning as in section All of the following requirements are to be met to be eligible for receiving the Ohio adoption grant: parent(s) resides in Ohio at the time of the application.

parent(s) has not previously received a grant payment from the Ohio adoption grant program for the adopted child for whom the parent is seeking The adoptive parent(s) is to submit the JFS 01057 "Application for The Ohio Adoption Grant" and all other documentation pursuant to paragraph (E) of this rule no later than one year after the final adoption order, interlocutory order of adoption, or recognition of the adoption by this state under section 3107.

18 of the Revised Code for the adopted child for whom the grant payment is sought. not by a parent whose spouse is a biological or adoptive parent of the child prior to the adoption for which the payment is sought.

of the requirements of paragraph (C) in this rule are met, a one-time payment is to be issued to the adoptive parent in accordance to the following: Fifteen thousand dollars, if the parent was a certified foster caregiver for the child prior to adoption; or dollars, if a qualified professional who does not provide casework services to the adopted child diagnoses the child with one or more special needs in the professional's area of expertise prior to the final order of adoption, interlocutory order of adoption, or recognition of the adoption by this state under section 3107.

18 of the Revised The following documentation is to be provided to ODJFS by the adoptive parent(s) with the JFS 01057 for approval and determination of A copy of a final order of adoption, an interlocutory order of adoption, or recognition of the adoption under section United States internal revenue service (IRS) form W-9, "Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification."

Current identification for Ohio residence of the United States social security card of adoptive documentation, as applicable, is to be provided to ODJFS by the adoptive parent(s) with the JFS 01057 for approval and determination of eligible fund Documentation the adoptive parent(s) was a foster caregiver(s) for the child prior to the adoption.

The documentation containing information on the placement of the child, including name of the child, name of the foster parent(s) and placement dates can be provided by the public children services agency or private child placing agency.

the adopted child's diagnoses as outlined in paragraph (D)(3) of this rule on the JFS 01058 "Ohio Adoption Grant Program Special Needs the JFS 01057 and all submitted documentation described in paragraphs (E) and (F) of this rule to determine if the requirements for the Ohio adoption grant program are met and provide the family with a decision of approved or Approved adoptive parent(s) will be informed of the payment amount and issued a onetime payment according to paragraph (D) of this Adoptive parent(s) who have been denied as not meeting eligibility requirements for the Ohio adoption grant program will be notified by ODJFS and informed why the application was denied and may request a second review of the JFS 01057 no later than thirty days from the date of Upon receipt of a request for a second review, ODJFS will review the JFS 01057.

The second review will be conducted by the ODJFS administrative/management staff within ODJFS. review approves, the adoptive parent(s) will be issued a onetime payment, according to paragraph (D) of this rule. review denies, ODJFS will notify the adoptive parent(s) of the In accordance with division (C) of section 5101.

193 of the Revised Code, any department, agency, or division of the state, including the department of health, is to provide any document related to the adoption upon request supporting the application for the Ohio adoption grant. Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: Effective Dates: 07/04/2023 (Emer.) State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available.

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