§ 5180.452 — [Former R.C. 5101.192, amended and renumbered by H.B. 96, 136th General Assembly, effective 9/30/2025] Adoption grant eligibility

Ohio § 5180.452

• Jurisdiction: Ohio
• Title 51: Public Welfare
• Ch. 5180: Department of Children and Youth

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(A) To receive a grant payment under division (B) of section5180.451of the Revised Code, all of the following must be satisfied:

(1) The adoptive parent has not previously received a grant payment from the Ohio adoption grant program for the adopted child for whom the parent is seeking payment.

(2) The adoptive parent does not also currently claim an adoption tax credit pursuant to former section5747.37of the Revised Code for the adopted child for whom the parent is seeking payment.

(3) The adoptive parent applies for the grant not later than one year after the final adoption order, interlocutory order of adoption, or recognition of the adoption by this state under section3107.18of the Revised Code for the adopted child for whom the grant payment is sought.

(4) The adoption was not by a parent whose spouse is a biological or adoptive parent of the child prior to the adoption for which the payment is sought.

(5) The adoption is finalized on or after January 1, 2023.

(6) The adoptive parent was a resident of Ohio at the time the adoption was finalized.

(B) To receive a grant payment under division (C) of section5180.451of the Revised Code, both of the following must be satisfied:

(1) The requirements of division (A) of this section must be satisfied.

(2) A qualified professional who does not provide casework services to the adopted child diagnoses the child with one or more special needs in the professional's area of expertise prior to the final order of adoption, interlocutory order of adoption, or recognition of the adoption by this state under section3107.18of the Revised Code.

Last updated October 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM

Legislative History

Effective: September 30, 2025 | Latest Legislation: House Bill 96 - 136th General Assembly