Sec. 10.5. (a) Subject to section 4 of this chapter, the department shall:

(1) enter into a written agreement described under section 3(a)(1)(A) of this chapter with each adoptive parent of a child with special needs who is eligible for an adoption subsidy under this chapter; and

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-19-26.5-10.5

  • 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:

    Indiana Code 31-19-26.5-1

  • child with special needs: means a child who:

    Indiana Code 31-19-26.5-2

(2) allocate funds to the adoption assistance account necessary to meet the requirements under section 3 of this chapter.

     (b) This section does not require the department to enter into an agreement to:

(1) make additional payments under section 6 of this chapter; or

(2) continue adoption subsidy payments under section 9(b) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.165-2021, SEC.187.

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