Requesting a Change

What do I do if I need an address change?

Contact your Adoption Support Program Consultant. They will help you change your address with the Social Service Payment System (SSPS), Medicaid, DCYF. Please provide the following information: 

  • Child's/Children's Name (s)
  • Date(s) of Birth
  • Parent (s) Name (s)
  • Old Address
  • New Mailing Address
  • New Physical Address
  • Address Effective Date
  • Phone Number
  • Email

NOTE: Please report your change of address to Adoption Support, even if you receive payment via direct deposit. This is a requirement in your Adoption Support Agreement.

How do I ask for a review or change to the adoption support agreement post-adoption?

The adoptive parent may request an opportunity to negotiate a modification of the adoption support agreement's monthly cash payment if there is a change in the needs of the child or in the circumstances of the family.

The request must be in writing. The adoptive parent must provide all of the following documentation:

  • Adoption Support Modification Worksheet (DCYF 10-082)
  • Most recent IRS Form 1040 or financial statement
  • Documentation specific to the child's current special needs or change in the child's diagnosis or treatment recommendations from a professional. Examples include: 
    • Educational reports or Individualized Education Plan (IEP) 
    • Mental health records 
    • Psychological evaluation 
    • Medical reports 
    • Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) 

The adoption support program consultant will also refer the family for an updated rate assessment to determine the child's current level of needs. 

  • If an adoption took place on or before Dec. 31, 2023, the rate assessment will be based on the 4-level rate system in place at the time of adoption finalization. 
  • If an adoption took place on or after Jan. 1, 2024, the rate assessment will be based on the 7-level rate system in place at the time of adoption finalization. 
  • These determinations are consistent with section 473 of the Social Security Act and WAC 110-80-0220.

The adoptive parent and DCYF will negotiate to try and reach an agreement on the request for modification. If the parties adjust the terms of the agreement, the adoptive parent and DCYF must sign a new agreement.

If the agreement is updated, the changes in the terms of the agreement will be retroactive to the first day of the month when DCYF received the complete request.  

If an agreement cannot be reached, DCYF will deny the request for modification and must provide the adoptive parent with written notice of the denial and of the right to appeal.