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Adoption by Family Type: Military Families
Many military families adopt children. Military families have some unique strengths and challenges due to their frequent or sudden moves and overseas deployment. They also may have much to offer to children who need families. In this section you will find adoption resources specific to military families.
| Military Families Considering Adoption | |
| Series Title: | Factsheets for Families |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 296KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2010 - 6 pages |
| Common questions about adoption of children by military personnel and their families are addressed in this factsheet. Topics include: resources for information about state laws, what to expect during the home study and the impact of deployment on the process, leave time, and cost. Postadoption services and medical benefits for adopted children also are discussed. | |
Adoption for Military Families: How To Get Started
Military Money
Presents a basic overview of adoption benefits available to military families.
DoD Adoption Reimbursement Program (PDF – 35 KB)
National Military Family Association (2006)
Describes the permanent adoption reimbursement program for active duty members of the military services.
Military OneSource
Provides resources for military personnel and their families on a variety of topics. Click on "Parenting" and then select your branch to view a list of adoption resources.
NMFA Adoption Information
National Military Family Association
Provides information to military families concerning their rights, benefits, and services available to them concerning adoption and to inform them about the issues that affect their lives. This organization promotes and protects the interests of military families by influencing the development and implementation of legislation and policies affecting them.
Recommendations, ICPC and the Armed Forces (PDF – 163 KB)
American Public Human Services Association (2004)
Lists recommendations for changing the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) to accommodate prospective foster and adoptive parents serving in the military and ease interjurisdictional placements for these families.
Wherever my Family Is: That's Home! Adoption Services for Military Families (PDF – 1,596 KB)
AdoptUsKids (2006)
Provides a roadmap to help caseworkers make high-quality and timely adoption services readily available for military families.