Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "adoption subsidy" means payments by the department to an adoptive parent of a child with special needs to assist with the cost of care of the child:
(1) after a final decree of adoption of the child has been entered under IC 31-19-11; and
(2) during the time the child is residing with and supported by the adoptive parent or parents.
As added by P.L.146-2008, SEC.562.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 19. Family Law: Adoption
Chapter 26.5. Adoption Subsidies
31-19-26.5-0.2. Application of Certain Amendments to Prior Law
31-19-26.5-1. "Adoption Subsidy"
31-19-26.5-2. "Child With Special Needs"
31-19-26.5-3. Payment of Adoption Subsidies
31-19-26.5-4. Priority for Funding if Funds Are Insufficient
31-19-26.5-5. Adoption Subsidy Amount
31-19-26.5-6. Additional Payments Under Certain Conditions
31-19-26.5-7. Certain Children Eligible for Medicaid
31-19-26.5-8. Submission of Reports; Modification or Discontinuance of Adoption Subsidy Payments
31-19-26.5-9. Limits on Term of Adoption Subsidy Agreement
31-19-26.5-10. Adoption Assistance Account
31-19-26.5-10.5. Required Agreement and Allocation of Funds From the Adoption Assistance Account
31-19-26.5-11. Priority for Payments Required by Court Orders