The Ohio Adoption Grant Program was signed into law on January 6, 2023, by Governor DeWine as part of House Bill 45 of the 134th General Assembly. Ohio has introduced this new program which aims to support families who are looking to adopt children. The program provides financial assistance to families who are adopting children from the foster care system, making it easier for them to cover the costs associated with the adoption process.

The Ohio Adoption Grants program is designed to make adoption more affordable and accessible for families who may not have the financial means to cover the expenses associated with adopting a child. Through the program, families can receive up to $20,000 in financial assistance to help cover these costs.

The eligibility amounts for these grants are as follows:

To be eligible for the Ohio Adoption Grants program, families must be residents of Ohio and the finalization of the adoption must be on or after January 1, 2023. The program is open to families who are adopting children of any age, and there are no income restrictions or requirements for families to qualify.

• $10,000 for families who adopt
• $15,000 for families who foster-to-adopt
• $20,000 for families who adopt a child with special needs

The Ohio Adoption Grants program is an important new initiative that will make a significant difference in the lives of children and families throughout the state. By providing financial assistance to families who are looking to adopt, the program will help ensure that more children are able to find loving, permanent homes.

Adopting a child can be a challenging and expensive process, but it is also one of the most rewarding experiences a family can have. By providing financial assistance through the Ohio Adoption Grants program, the state of Ohio is sending a message that it is committed to supporting families who are looking to provide a loving home to a child in need.

Overall, the Ohio Adoption Grants program is a great step forward in making adoption more accessible and affordable for families throughout the state. It is a program that will have a lasting impact on the lives of children and families, and it is a wonderful example of how states can work to support families and children in need.

For more detailed information, please review the Ohio Adoption Grant Community User Guide. This user guide is a helpful tool that will walk the adoptive parent through the application process.