Please note that every year, adoption support payments that would typically come at the end of June (for the month of July) will be late due to the end of the fiscal year. The payment will not be issued until the beginning of July and there could be additional delays due to the July 4 federal holiday. Post offices and banks are closed and that may affect the date you receive your payment (even direct deposit). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Adoption Support Program assists in removing barriers for families adopting special needs children by providing financial, medical, and counseling support to families who adopt from Washington State.
Adoption Support is Here to Help!
If you have a child who receives adoption support, read our adoption support flyer to learn more about our services and supports:
Federal Adoption Tax Credit 2024
For families who finalized their adoptions in 2024, this is important information for you!
Based on your income and tax situation, you may be able to benefit from the Federal Adoption Tax Credit. For adoptions finalized in 2024, the amount of the credit is up to $16,810. In addition, all children adopted out of foster care with an Adoption Support Agreement are able to qualify as “special needs” for the purpose of the adoption tax credit. This means that families can claim the full amount of the credit, regardless of expenses actually paid for the adoption.
Adoption Support Program staff are not tax professionals, and therefore, are unable to give tax advice. However, we can provide you with a copy of the letter you received post-adoption finalization, that verifies the child was considered “special needs.” To request that letter, contact the Adoption Support Team.
Resources for additional information regarding the Federal Adoption Tax Credit: