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I checked the IRS website and talked with our social worker. Both said no if the children are still foster status even if you are going to adopt after the six month waiting period.
Under normal circumstances, a child has to be living with you for six months and not be claimed by anyone else for you to claim them.
Foster children are special situations and the IRS does not allow you to claim them since they are still 'wards of the state'. Only people who have actual written documentation that states 'PENDING ADOPTION' or the like AND obtain an ATIN (adoption tax id number---used in lieu of a social while pending adoption) can claim the child if they've had them for at least six months.
Go to IRS.gov to search for info and talk to your caseworker to be certain.
I saw your other link. Yes, all children who were ever wards of the state whether they have been adopted or not are eligible for free college tuition. The medicaid can be negotiated into your adoption subsidy.
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