Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “adoption subsidy” means payments by the department to an adoptive parent of a child with special needs to assist with the cost of care of the child:

(1) after a final decree of adoption of the child has been entered under IC 31-19-11; and

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-19-26.5-1

  • child with special needs: means a child who:

    Indiana Code 31-19-26.5-2

(2) during the time the child is residing with and supported by the adoptive parent or parents.

As added by P.L.146-2008, SEC.562.