Wow - I had never heard of this before but with the correct wording AAP - I was able to find some info.
First it does seem to vary by state. And Kentucky's answer appears to be that it is rare and the child must be Title IV-E eligible along with having special needs.
More details and links can be found at:
http://www.nacac.org/stateprofiles/kentucky.html
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Adoptive mom to two sisters ages 7 & 10 from PA Fostercare
10/18/04 App Submitted
11/6/04 Adoption classes completed!
12/8/04, 1/13 & 1/27/05 Homestudies completed
3/15/05 Approved Homestudy
"S" and "C" to moved in 6/17/05!
TPRed 1/5/06
ADOPTED 7/11/06! (at age 5 & 8)
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