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You need to file a Petition for Adoption in the Court of Common Pleas in the county where either the child resides, you (the step-parent) reside, or where the natural parent resides.

The Petition for Adoption must be served upon the step-child's "other" natural parent. Both natural parents must sign a written form consenting to the adoption. If the "other" natural parent does not consent to the adoption, the adoption cannot take place.

To be eligible for the Ohio Adoption Grants program, families must be residents of Ohio and the finalization of the adoption must be on or after January 1, 2023. The program is open to families who are adopting children of any age, and there are no income restrictions or requirements for families to qualify.

Many of the children in foster care who are available for adoption are eligible for Title IV-E Adoption Assistance. This federal subsidy provides financial assistance to families based on the child's special needs at the time of the adoptive placement. The benefits may include a monthly payment and/or Medicaid card.

The applicant has ever been convicted of felony child abuse or neglect; spousal abuse; a crime against children (including child ography); or a crime involving violence, including rape, sexual assault, or homicide but not including other types of physical assault or battery.

State of Ohio and Federal Adoption Tax Credit The 2023 Federal Adoption Tax Credit is $15,950 per eligible child. This is a $1,060 jump from 2022.