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Affording Your Adoption

Adoption fees are based on a family's income
and vary with the type of adoption you are considering. If you are adopting one of North Carolina's waiting children, placement fees may be waived completely. For children with special needs, adoption subsidies are available to assist with medical services, therapy and special education. A federal tax credit of up to $10,390 is available after your adoption is finalized. For more information, go to www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc607.html.

The following are other avenues to explore:

Gift of Adoption Fund - www.giftofadoption.org
National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) - http://nefe.org/adoption
A Child Waits Foundation - www.achildwaits.org
Shaohannah's Hope - www.shaohannahshope.org
Employee Benefit Programs - Many private and governmental employers offer adoption assistance and benefits. These might include financial reimbursement, paid and unpaid leave and resource and referral services. Please inquire with your Human Resources or benefits department.
Family Medical Leave Act - After you adopt, what about job security while staying home with your new child? The Family Medical Leave Act may provide the benefits you need. The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 is a federal law that requires employers of more than 50 workers to give full-time employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Your employer may have more generous benefits, but this offers minimum protection.