Payment for nonrecurring costs are available to any family who adopts a child who qualifies as having special needs. Families must apply for reimbursement prior to adoption finalization. The Department of Public Aid is the state agency in Illinois identified as the administering agency for Title XX social services. Services are delivered through local agencies. Any family adopting a special needs child and receiving adoption assistance is eligible to apply for Title XX services.
Day care is the most commonly delivered service.
However, since there is a cap on reimbursement received by the state from the federal government, all services may not always be available. Families should contact their local or regional DCFS office for further information. In addition to monthly payments and health coverage, Illinois has indicated that the following services are available for children with special needs. All services should be identified in the original agreement. However, amendments may be made to the original agreement to add services that relate to a pre-existing condition.