The Office of Adoption Operations is a licensed adoption agency within the State of New Jersey, Department of Children and Families, Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P). The Office of Adoption Operations is approved to provide adoption services to children in the public child welfare system, which includes placing children into adoptive homes as well as providing other adoption related services in New Jersey. Each year, the Office of Adoption Operations finalizes the adoptions of hundreds of children; the majority of whom are adopted out of the foster care system. Yet despite the success of ensuring permanency for many children, there are still children who are in need of an adoptive family. The decision to adopt a child and fully accept that child as your own is not often made with ease. There is a lot to consider before you make such a commitment.

Adoption Subsidy

If you are willing and able to adopt a child with special needs, but feel you may not be able to afford the total cost of raising a child, the New Jersey Subsidized Adoption Program can help.  About 98% of children adopted through Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P) receive adoption subsidy.

Subsidies can help adoptive families by providing:

• A regular monthly payment including clothing allowance to help parents meet everyday needs.
• A one-time payment that covers the legal fees related to adoption.
• Medicaid coverage for the child to assist with any physical or psychological condition that is not covered by the family's own insurance.
• Children with disabilities may be able to receive special services for a specific medical, health, or equipment need, which may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
• Out-of-state medical coverage (for most states).
• Post-Adoption Counseling Support services are available to adoptive families.

Community Services

Basic Needs / Assistance Financial Assistance / Referrals Family & Support Services Adoption / Foster Care

Last Updated: 03/31/17