Indiana

Indiana Adoption Program
509 East National Avenue, Suite A
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Call: 1(888)25-ADOPT [1-888-252-3678]
or email at: adoption@iquest.net
info@goodworkindiana.org

State website http://www.in.gov/dcs/adoption/terminology.asp
Photolisting http://www.in.gov/dcs/adoption/picturebook.asp

Foster care regulations- http://www.in.gov/dcs/pdf/policies/cwmanual6.pdf

Medical Assistance- http://www.indianamedicaid.com/ihcp/index.asp

ICPC
Division of Family & Children
Bureau of Family Protection/Preservation
402 W Washington Street Room W-364
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2773
317-232-4769

WIC-WIC Director
Indiana State Dept. of Health
2 North Meridian Street, Section 2J
Indianapolis, IN 46204
telephone: (317) 234-3513
toll-free in-state: 1-800-522-0874
email: pchristo@isdh.in.gov
website: http://www.in.gov/isdh/programs/wic/

You must wait a minimum of 6 months before petitioning for adoption.

The amount of an adoption assistance maximum payment is calculated as follows: 75 percent of the maintenance per diem required for the child's substitute care placement is calculated.

Each of the 92 counties in Indiana retain the autonomy to establish its foster family rates. Effective 4/1/05 the minimum foster payment is $25 daily, but it can be higher based on the child’s needs. Because of this provision, the foster care rates will vary statewide as will the adoption assistance payment amounts which are based on them. Some counties set their rates according to age categories, but the age ranges will vary also.

Some counties have established special needs rates that are used for children who require specialized foster home care. These rates can be used to determine the maximum amount of the adoption assistance payments.

Credits: Kelly L. Killian