Families can be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary attorney fees and other costs required to legally finalize an adoption of a special needs child. Costs can include an adoption home study, health and psychological exams, transportation, and the costs of lodging and food for the child and the adoptive parents when necessary to complete the adoptive process, and not covered by another source such as interstate compact. Families should contact their local case worker regarding these services. In addition to monthly payments and health coverage, Oregon has indicated that the following services are available for children with special needs. In limited situations, payments can be made to families for expenses that are necessary due to a child's special needs and where no other resource exists.
Examples are tutorial needs, therapy camps, and special classes.
In specific circumstances. Both programs can refer children to residential programs. For the state to pay for this service the providing program must be licensed and contracted with the Mental Health Division and be a Medicaid provider. Families placing their children in residential care through any other avenue will be held responsible for the cost. In other words, an Agreement Only provides a family with the assurance that if a need for payments or medical coverage arises in the future, they will be eligible to receive them.