There are often little or no fees when adopting children from the foster care system. The Adoption Subsidy Program provides financial support subsidy and/or medical subsidy for families adopting children from the foster care system. Support subsidy assists with the payment of expenses related to caring for and raising the child. Medical subsidy assists with the costs of necessary treatment for physical, mental, or emotional conditions which existed, or the cause of which existed, prior to adoption. Neither is meant to cover all expenses incurred in raising a child; rather, these payments are meant to help offset some of the cost. Additionally, families who adopt from the foster care system are eligible for an adoption tax credit. Be sure to consult your tax advisor about the availability of any government tax credit and how that credit may benefit you.