Are there any grants available for adoption?

Yes, there are grants available for adoption in California. The National Adoption Foundation provides grants to adoptive parents in California to help with the high costs associated with the adoption process. The NAF Adoption Assistance Grant helps pay for adoption-related costs such as home study fees, attorney fees, travel expenses, and court costs. Other grants provided by NAF are Adoption Support Grants, which help cover post-adoption expenses, and Adoption Tax Credit Grants, which reimburse families for taxes paid for adopting a child. Additionally, there are grants available through non-profit organizations in California that support adoptive families. These grants can cover expenses such as attorney fees, court costs, travel expenses, and post-adoption support. Organizations such as the Adoptive Families Association of California, Holt International, and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption provide adoption grants to pursue the successful completion of an adoption. Adoptive families should remember to check with their employer and their state and federal governments for potential reimbursements or tax credits that may be available. Some employers offer adoption assistance programs and other forms of financial help with adoption expenses. The U.S. federal government also offers a tax credit of up to $14,080 per adopted child. Finally, the California Adoption Assistance Program provides financial and medical assistance to adoptive families who meet certain requirements.

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