Many States have dealt with economic challenges in the past few years. States may change their policies regarding adoption assistance in response to a variety of factors, including changing economic conditions and State revenue shortfalls. In this section find resources about adoption assistance, including links to policy manuals, organizations, and professionals who may be able to help interpret States' policies.

Adoption and Guardianship Assistance by State
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Answers questions on States' adoption assistance policies, medical assistance, and postadoption services.

Child Welfare Policy Manual: Title IV-E
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau
Provides the table of contents with links to chapters on policy information about Title IV-E in a clear question-and-answer format.

Regional Offices
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau
Responds to questions on current Federal policy related to Title IV-E and other topics addressed in the Child Welfare Policy Manual.

What Happens to Adoption Assistance if an Adoption Ends or the Adoptive Parents Die?
North American Council on Adoptable Children
Illustrates Section 307 of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, which regulates the continuation of children's eligibility for Federal adoption assistance in case of an adoptive parent's death or adoption dissolution.