Additionally, it provided for adoption incentive payments to states in an effort to increase the number of adoptions of children in foster care when compared to their base year. (thespruce.com)
Many parents are reluctant to adopt children from the state, in part due to misinformation about adoption of children from foster care. (heartgalleryofamerica.org)
Adoption assistance serves to remove barriers and contribute to an increase in adoption of children with special needs. (childwelfare.gov)