| Oklahoma |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
DHS Adoptive Parent Handbook
(PDF - 665KB)
Oklahoma Department of Human Services |
2014 |
| Kansas |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adoption Assistance: A Resource for Families Adopting Children With Special Needs
(PDF - 358KB)
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Prevention and Protection Services |
2013 |
| Nebraska |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Nebraska Foster Care and Adoption Guidelines
AdoptUsKids |
2019 |
| Rhode Island |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Foster Care and Adoption Regulations for Licensure Guidance Document
(PDF - 346KB)
Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families |
2017 |
| Nevada |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Guide to Adoption in Nevada
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services |
2021 |
| Wisconsin |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
One-Time Expense Reimbursement with Adoption Assistance: Information for Families
(PDF - 245KB)
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Division of Safety and Permanence |
2019 |
| Wisconsin |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adoption Assistance
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Division of Safety and Permanence |
2021 |
| Wisconsin |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Child Care Subsidy for Parents
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families |
2021 |
| New York |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adopting a Child from Foster Care in New York State
(PDF - 1412KB)
New York State Office of Children and Family Services |
2019 |
| New York |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
What to Expect From an Adoption Attorney: A Guide for Prospective Adoptive Parents in New York State
(PDF - 80KB)
New York State Office of Children and Family Services |
2013 |
| New York |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Guía de Adopción del estado de Nueva York para Padres de Crianza
(PDF - 671KB)
New York State Office of Children and Family Services |
2007 |
| New York |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
New York City Foster Parent's Guide to Adoption
(PDF - 1503KB)
New York State Office of Children and Family Services |
2008 |
| New York |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Guía de Adopción de la Ciudad de Nueva York para Padres de Crianza
(PDF - 667KB)
New York State Office of Children and Family Services |
2007 |
| Massachusetts |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adopting from Department of Children and Families in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Department of Children and Families |
2022 |
| Indiana |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Post Adoption Services
Indiana Department of Child Services |
2022 |
| Alaska |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Becoming a Legal Guardian for a Child in Foster Care
(PDF - 5284KB)
Alaska Office of Children's Services |
2021 |
| Kentucky |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Fall in Love With Adoption and Foster Care: A Guide for Families
(PDF - 6924KB)
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Community Based Services |
2018 |
| Louisiana |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Foster/Adoptive Parent Informational Booklet
(PDF - 4607KB)
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services |
2013 |
| Louisiana |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Foster Parenting: Intro
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services |
2021 |
| Colorado |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adoption
Colorado Department of Human Services |
2021 |
| Alaska |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adoption and Guardianship
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services |
2022 |
| New Jersey |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Subsidized Adoption Program
(PDF - 345KB)
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Division of Youth and Family Services |
2012 |
| New Jersey |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Foreign Adoptions
New Jersey Department of Health |
2023 |
| New Hampshire |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
A Resource Guide for New Hampshire’s Relative Caregivers
(PDF - 3154KB)
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services |
2020 |
| Ohio |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Ohio Adoption Guide: A Handbook for Prospective Adoptive Families
(PDF - 3612KB)
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services |
2022 |
| Ohio |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adoption Subsidies Guide
(PDF - 6127KB)
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Office for Children and Families |
2021 |
| District of Columbia |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adopting Through the District’s Public Child Welfare Agency
(PDF - 434KB)
District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency |
2018 |
| Minnesota |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Minnesota Rules of Adoption Procedure
(PDF - 395KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services, Child Safety and Permanency Division |
2022 |
| Minnesota |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adoption of Children in Foster Care
(PDF - 725KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2019 |
| Minnesota |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Northstar Care for Children: Minnesota Assessment of Parenting for Children and
Youth Practice Guide
(PDF - 1396KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services, Children and Family Services |
2015 |
| Minnesota |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Permanency Support Services for Adoptive, Foster and Kinship Families
(PDF - 168KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2021 |
| Minnesota |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Northstar Adoption Assistance
(PDF - 145KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services, Child Safety & Permanency Division - Permanency Support |
2017 |
| Minnesota |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Legacy Adoption Assistance
(PDF - 150KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services, Child Safety & Permanency Division - Permanency Support |
2017 |
| Utah |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Utah Guide to Adopting Children Who Live in Foster Care: A Handbook for Prospective Adoptive Parents
(PDF - 522KB)
Utah Department of Human Services, Child and Family Services and The Adoption Exchange |
2019 |
| Utah |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
State and Federal Adoption Assistance: Financial Assistance
Utah Child and Family Services, Adoption Connection and Raise The Future |
2022 |
| Utah |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Medicaid Exemption or "Carve Out" for Mental Health Services for Adopted Children with Special Needs
Utah Child and Family Services Adoption Connection and Raise The Future |
2022 |
| Utah |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Transracial and Transcultural Adoption
Utah Child and Family Services Adoption Connection |
2022 |
| Utah |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
A Child’s Journey Through the Child Welfare System
(PDF - 22KB)
Utah Courts |
2015 |
| Utah |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Drug Exposure
Utah Division of Child and Family Services, Adoption Connection, and Raise The Future |
2022 |
| California |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Information Resources Guide
California Department of Social Services |
2022 |
| Utah |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Parenting the Sexually Abused Child
Utah Division of Child and Family Services, Adoption Connection and Raise The Future |
2022 |
| Oregon |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
An Introduction to Becoming a Foster or Adoptive Family
(PDF - 5646KB)
Oregon Department of Human Services, Children, Adults, and Families Division |
2008 |
| Oregon |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adoption Assistance Program
Oregon Department of Human Services |
2022 |
| Maryland |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
The Continuing Journey of Children and Families: A Reference Guide for Maryland Families Parenting by Adoption or Guardianship
(PDF - 1696KB)
Maryland Department of Human Services |
2021 |
| Maryland |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Resource Parents
Maryland Department of Human Services |
2022 |
| Maryland |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Maryland Resource Parent Handbook
(PDF - 7634KB)
Maryland Department of Human Services, Social Services Administration |
2016 |
| Oregon |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Placements Into Oregon Resource Families Through the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)
(PDF - 1440KB)
Oregon Department of Human Services |
2021 |
| Oregon |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adoption Step-by-Step Guide
Oregon Department of Human Services |
2022 |
| Nevada |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Nevada Child Welfare Program Support Training Plan
(PDF - 1341KB)
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
2021 |
| Alabama |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Alabama Foster and Adoptive Parents Handbook
(PDF - 4181KB)
Alabama Foster & Adoptive Parent Association |
2017 |
| Alabama |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adoption Checklist
Alabama Department of Human Resources |
2021 |
| Alabama |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adoption Frequently Asked Questions
Alabama Department of Human Resources |
2021 |
| Alabama |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Child and Family Services Policy
Alabama Department of Human Resources |
2021 |
| South Carolina |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
South Carolina Foster Care and Adoption Guidelines
Adopt Us Kids |
2022 |
| South Carolina |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
South Carolina Foster Care and Adoption Guidelines
Adopt Us Kids |
2022 |
| Arizona |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adoption Subsidy: A Program for Children with Special Needs
(PDF - 898KB)
Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Children, Youth and Families |
2018 |
| Arizona |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adoption Subsidy Support for Families of Children With Special Needs
(PDF - 435KB)
Arizona Department of Child Safety |
2018 |
| Arizona |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Frequently Asked Questions: Foster Care and Adoption
Arizona Department of Child Safety |
2021 |
| Kentucky |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Kentucky’s Foster Parent Handbook
(PDF - 1569KB)
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Human Services |
2018 |
| Kentucky |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Chapter 13.39: Adoption Assistance (Standards of Practice Online Manual)
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Community Based Services |
2023 |
| Wisconsin |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Medicaid Coverage Information
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families |
2023 |
| Wisconsin |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adoption Assistance Amendments: Information for Families
(PDF - 83KB)
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Division of Safety and Permanence |
2022 |
| Wisconsin |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adoption and Guardianship in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families |
2023 |
| California |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Extended Foster Care (AB 12)
California Department of Social Services |
2022 |
| New York |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Bureau of Permanency Services
New York State Office of Children and Family Services |
2023 |
| Arkansas |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
What are the Differences Between the Types of Placement?
(PDF - 618KB)
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services |
2019 |
| Arkansas |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
What to Know About Kids Waiting for Adoption
(PDF - 1790KB)
Arkansas Department of human Services,
Division of Children and Family Services |
2019 |
| Vermont |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
The Vermont Adoption Registry
Vermont Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families |
2022 |
| Vermont |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adoption Assistance for Children Involved With DCF
(PDF - 324KB)
Vermont Department for Children and Families |
2021 |
| Vermont |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Kinship, Foster, and Pre-Adoptive Parent Training
(PDF - 234KB)
Vermont Department for Children and Families |
2021 |
| Georgia |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Online Directives Information System (ODIS)
Georgia Department of Human Services |
2023 |
| Georgia |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Rules and Regulations for Child Placing Agencies
State of Georgia Office of the Secretary of State |
2023 |
| New Jersey |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adoptive Parent Handbook
(PDF - 113KB)
Department of Children and Families
Division of Child Protection and Permanency, Office of Adoption Operations |
2013 |
| New Jersey |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
¡Usted Puede Hacer Una Diferencia! Sea una Madre o un Padre Adoptivo o de Crianza
(PDF - 495KB)
Departamento de Niños y Familias de Nueva Jersey, Oficina del Programa de Subsidio de las Funciones de Adopción para la Custodia Legal de Parientes |
2013 |
| New Jersey |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Domestic Adoptions
New Jersey Department of Health |
2023 |
| Louisiana |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
DCFS Policies
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services |
2023 |
| Wyoming |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adoption
Wyoming Department of Family Services |
2023 |
| Pennsylvania |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN)
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services |
2023 |
| Pennsylvania |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Resource Parent Manual
(PDF - 635KB)
Pennsylvania State Resource Family Association |
2017 |
| Guam |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
How to Adopt in Guam
Considering Adoption |
2023 |
| North Dakota |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Foster Parent Handbook
(PDF - 10454KB)
North Dakota Department of Human Services |
2022 |
| Florida |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Guia de Apoyo a la Familia
(PDF - 30301KB)
Florida Department of Children and Families,
Prevent Child Abuse Florida,
The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida |
2020 |
| Florida |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Positive Parenting Guide
(PDF - 29222KB)
Florida Department of Children and Families,
Prevent Child Abuse Florida,
The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida |
2020 |
| Illinois |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Indian Child Welfare Services
(PDF - 226KB)
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services |
2023 |
| Illinois |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Making the Adoption/Guardianship Decision
(PDF - 2899KB)
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services |
2022 |
| Illinois |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Guide for Adoptive Parents in Retaining an Adoption Attorney
(PDF - 193KB)
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services |
2023 |
| Puerto Rico |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Departamento de Familia
Departamento de Familia de Puerto Rico |
2022 |
| South Carolina |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adoption FAQ
South Carolina Department of Social Services |
2021 |
| District of Columbia |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Grandparent Caregivers Program Fact Sheet
(PDF - 180KB)
District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency |
2022 |
| District of Columbia |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
The Grandparent Caregiver Program: What You Need to Know
(PDF - 330KB)
District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency |
2023 |
| New Hampshire |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Post Adoption Support
Division for Children, Youth and Families
New Hampshire Department of Health
and Human Services |
2023 |
| New Hampshire |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adoption
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services |
2023 |
| New Hampshire |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Division for Children, Youth and Families
(PDF - 698KB)
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services |
2020 |
| Utah |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Considering Adoption
Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services, Utah's Adoption Connection |
2023 |
| Utah |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Benefits for Adopting an Older Youth
Utah Child and Family Services Adoption Connection |
2023 |
| Utah |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Frequently Asked Questions
Utah Department of Health and Human Services |
2023 |
| Texas |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
S.B. 758 Foster Care Capacity-Building Progress Report
(PDF - 94KB)
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services |
2012 |
| Texas |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Texas WIC Policy and Procedures Manual
(PDF - 4908KB)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission |
2023 |
| Texas |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
You Can Make a Difference in a Child's Life: Adoption or Permanent Managing Conservatorship
(PDF - 3060KB)
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services |
2018 |
| Iowa |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Navigating Iowa's Adoption Subsidy Program
(PDF - 291KB)
Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parents Association & Iowa Department of Human Services |
2007 |
| Iowa |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Child Welfare Policy Updates
Iowa Department of Human Services |
2022 |
| Connecticut |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
CT FosterAdopt Manual - Chapter 3
Connecticut State Department of Children and Families |
2023 |
| Connecticut |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Online Trainings For Foster and Adoptive Parents
Connecticut State Department of Children and Families |
2023 |
| North Carolina |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
How To Foster and or Adopt
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services, Child Welfare Services |
2019 |
| North Carolina |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Usted no Tiene Que Ser Perfecto Para Ser Un Perfecto Padre Para Un Niño (You Don't Have to Be Perfect to Be a Perfect Parent)
(PDF - 1161KB)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services, NC Kids Adoption and Foster Care Network |
2015 |
| Minnesota |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adoption Support Contract: Working Together to Help Families
(PDF - 465KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2022 |
| Minnesota |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Adoption: Finding Families for Minnesota’s Waiting Children
(PDF - 150KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2023 |
| Minnesota |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Respite Care Reimbursement Instructions
Minnesota Department of Human Services, Child Safety & Permanency Division - Permanency Support |
2022 |
| North Carolina |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
You Don't Have to Be Perfect to Be a Perfect Parent
(PDF - 1077KB)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services, NC Kids Adoption and Foster Care Network |
2015 |
| Michigan |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Michigan's Adoption Assistance Programs: Information for Prospective Adoptive Parents - Spanish version
(PDF - 302KB)
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Adoption Services Division |
2017 |
| Illinois |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Path Beyond Adoption
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services |
2023 |
| Maine |
Adoption |
Resource parents |
Resources for Foster or Adoptive Parents
Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services |
2022 |
