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26. Benefits of fostering then adopting in Texas...

$ 400 a month per child to foster.

$1200 on time payment for adopting special needs

$545 per child per month after adopted until 18 yrs of age

Does Texas provide specialized rates (based on the extraordinary needs of the child or the additional parenting skill needed to raise the child)?

For children whose foster care service level is Moderate or higher at the time of adoptive placement, the maximum adoption assistance payment is $545 per month. The actual payment is determined in a negotiation process between the adoptive parents and the state.

When do adoption assistance payments begin?

Adoption assistance payments and benefits may begin the first day of the month after the month of the adoptive placement.

When a child turns 18, which benefits, if any, continue?

Typically, a child may receive adoption assistance only through the month of his or her 18th birthday. Beginning October 1, 2010, certain youth adopted as older teens may receive extended adoption assistance benefits through the month in which they turn 21.

In Texas, what nonrecurring adoption expenses directly related to the finalization of an adoption may be reimbursed?

Parents can be reimbursed up to $1,200 per child in nonrecurring adoption expenses such as reasonable and necessary adoption fees, court costs, attorney fees, and other expenses that are directly related to legal completion of the adoption not incurred in violation of state or federal law.

References

https://wehavekids.com/adoption-fostering/What-does-being-a-foster-parent-really-pay

https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/adoption/adoptive/expenses/adoption-assistance/

https://www.nacac.org/help/adoption-assistance/adoption-assistance-us/state-programs/texas-state-adoption-assistance-program/

There are also federal incentives for fostering and adoption of fosters.

Jus' sayin'

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