This book provides practical advice for parents of children with special needs and disabilities. It discusses hiring babysitters and free respite help, finding the best and kindest doctors, managing family dynamics, advocating for your child, and more.
This article answers the question: “Does your State provide additional finances or services for medical or therapeutic needs not covered under your State medical plan to children receiving adoption assistance?” It proceeds with a state-by-state breakdown of available adoption subsidies.
This article discusses subsidies that provide additional support for adoptees and their families. It explains what they are, which entities provides them, who is eligible, the application process, and tips for earning them.
An article on protections for newborns, adopted children, and new parents in the context of a health protection act passed in 1996. It explains how healthcare operates in relation to adoption and the different technicalities of securing health insurance when adopting.
This article explains how health insurance works with adopted children. It mentions that while most insurance plans covering biological children must also cover adopted children, some exceptions exist. It explores these exceptions and what parents can do to ensure their child receives Medicaid or other health insurance.
An article on vaccinations and disease for parents adopting internationally. It gives recommendations and information for pre-adoption procedures, overseas medical examination processes, vaccinations, finding a medical provider in the US, Class A conditions, and the waiver process.
An article about the differences between convention requirements (which normally have an Article 16 requirement) and non-convention requirements. It also explains the expectations for accredited adoption service providers and the visa requirements for a medical examination.
An article explaining what parents need to know regarding special needs adoption. It clarifies special needs adoption, the medical conditions checklist, file reviews, setting up a support system, navigating the healthcare system, and more.
An article covering general preparation advice for parents adopting a child with special needs. It discusses adoption of children with special needs, getting ready for adoption, choosing an adoption agency, the outline of the adoption process, and features other relevant resources.
This adoption advocacy website is a resource for families considering special needs adoption. It has information about special needs, adoption agencies and professionals, hosting, and more.
