[Foster2Adopt]

I have read some literature however can not find specifics on Special Needs/Sibling Group.
Only special needs as Medical Fragile or MR each state I suppose has different rules.

[jkdwish]

We adopted a sibling group last year. This year when we went to do our income tax the CPA pulled up the tax law and it specifically mentions special needs or sibling group. They do qualify for the subsidy and for the income tax credit. Maybe this answers some of your question...

[Singlemom619]

Everything I've read - for a variety of states - says that siblings count as "special needs" and still receive the subsidy (I'm guessing that's why you're asking.)

[Rev320ratjat]

Yes, sibling groups are considered "special needs" for adoption.

[bllrm]

For TX, it's groups of 3 or more

[triciansil]

ask your agency OR google your "state" and "adoption subsidy" for the quickest answer or I'm sure it will post here soon, this place has lots of info

[Wheresmyboys]

If you are in Texas you may want to check out the DFPS website> Here is the link to Adoption Assistance

DFPS - DFPS Adoption Assistance

We are adopting a sibling group of 2 (8and9yrs old) and qualify for the assistance
Connie

[Rev320ratjat]

Originally Posted by bllrm

For TX, it's groups of 3 or more

Child Protective Services 3/23/2009

Definition of Special Needs
The child must be younger than 18 years old and meet one of the following criteria when the adoptive placement agreement is signed:

The child is at least six years old;
the child is at least two years old and a member of a minority group that traditionally has barriers to adoption;
the child is being adopted with a sibling or to join a sibling; or
the child has a verifiable physical, mental, or emotional handicapping condition, as established by an appropriately qualified professional through a diagnosis that addresses: (a) what the condition is; and (b) that the condition is indeed handicapping.

The state must determine that the child cannot or should not be returned to the home of his parents.

A reasonable effort must be made to find an adoptive placement without providing adoption assistance, unless doing so is against the child's best interests.