Important Information

Adoptive Families Magazine
2 years (12 issues) $39.95
1 year (6 issues) $24.95
www.adoptivefamilies.com

Orphandoctor.com
Tons of great information.

Application for Reimbursement of Nonrecurring Adoption Expenses
This is state money from a federal adoption subsidy which provides up to $2000 per child for adoption-related expenses such as legal fees, homestudy fees, transportation costs,'etc. This is basically earmarked for domestic adoptions but worth applying for in international adoptions. The catch is you must apply before the finalization of the adoption but after the referral. You can appeal up to two times.

Post Adoption Special Services Subsidy (PASSS)
You apply through your county's adoption subsidy department. PASSS is available for a child's special needs not covered by insurance or other subsidies. PASSS is especially helpful for children whose special needs may not have been identified at the time of the adoption.

PASSS is a unique subsidy designed to assist Ohio families after the finalization of their adoption. Adoptive families must apply for, and be determined eligible for PASSS. The subsidy is available to adoptive families, with the exception of step-parent adoptions, regardless of the type of adoption (international, attorney, public or private agency). The child does not have to meet either the federal or state definition of special needs.

The program is implemented on a State Fiscal Year (July 1st and ends June 30th).

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Tons of information and a template for companies to incorpoate an adoption assistance program.