Newfoundland & Labrador Adoption Assistance Program

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In Newfoundland and Labrador a child in the Continuous Custody of a Director of Child, Youth and Family Services who has a special service need or a special placement need which would otherwise prevent adoption and/or he/she has already been approved for an adoption subsidy.

The Adoption Subsidy rate is up to the full amount of the in care (Foster Care) rate for these age groups.

Potential post adoption services:

• A medical service related to the child’s diagnosis;
• A corrective dental or orthodontic service;
• Equipment that is needed to accommodate a disability;
• Occupational, speech, hearing, or psychological therapy;
• Tutorial services outside the school system;
• Non-subsidized portion of remedial day care costs;
• Transportation, by the most economical method, to a needed service and assistance with living expenses while there;
• Family and individual counselling as it relates to the child. These services maybe provided by a social worker employed with a Regional Health Authority;
• Home modifications to accommodate a disability (interior and/or exterior);
• Respite services, as it relates to the needs of the child, or
• Any other special need approved by a director of adoptions.

All services are formally specified in the agreement if they are not available through the Health and Community services system.

The subsidy is available until the child reaches 19 years of age. At age 19 the individual is entitled to any program offered to an adult person in the province.

All subsidy agreements are reviewed on an annual basis.

The agreement may be modified at the request of the family or the Director of Adoptions.