The Definition of "Special Needs" Children in NH in Obtaining Adoption Assistance

The Definition of "Special Needs" Children in NH in Obtaining Adoption Assistance

This is sick! A child age 6 or older, a child of a minority or ethnic group, a child of a sibling group and children who speak a different language are considered special need's, paying the adopter's off to hold our stolen children hostage?
So I guess that means the adopter's of both my grandchildren, Austin and Isabella, are STILL being rewarded by the state!
What a Racket!


Adoption Assistance- Who is Eligible?

A good place to start.  Public adoption in New Hampshire is administered by the Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS), Division of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF).  DHHS, DCYF, and adoption
links:  www.dhhs.nh.gov/DHHS/DHHS_SITE/default.htm,  www.dhhs.nh.gov/DHHS/DCYF/default.htm and
www.dhhs.nh.gov/DHHS/ADOPTION/default.htm.  Or phone: 603.271.4707 or 800.852.3345.

1.  What  specific  factors  or  conditions  does  your  state  consider  to  determine  that  a
child cannot be placed with adoptive parents without providing financial
assistance? (“What is your state definition of special needs?”)
A child with special needs is defined as a child that has at least one of the following needs or circumstances 
that may be a barrier to placement or adoption without financial assistance: 
•  Six years of age or older (if age is the only factor used to determine the need for adoption assistance) 
•  Member of a minority or ethnic group 
•  Member of a sibling group of two or more which should be placed together 
•  A physical or mental handicap or emotional disturbance 
•  A language barrier 

2. What are the eligibility criteria for your state-funded adoption assistance program?
In order to be eligible for state-funded adoption assistance a child must be a special needs child as defined above.   


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