Adoptive parents are required to complete ten hours of training on adoption and parenting.
Financial Assistance: For couples that are interested in adoption, but concerned about the cost, there is good news. An Adoption Tax Credit up to $13,170 is available. For more information, click here to go to the IRS website. There are also adoption grants available to adoptive couples through Show Hope. Click here http://www.showhope.org/home.aspx to go to the Show Hope website and learn more.