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Connecticut Adoption Laws, Page 6

Regulation of Adoption Expenses

Birth Parent Expenses Allowed

Statute: §§ 45a-728; 728c

  • Counseling for the birth mother including transportation.
  • Birth mother's living expenses.
  • Reasonable telephone costs.
  • Reasonable maternity clothing expenses.

Birth Parent Expenses Not Allowed

Statute: § 45a-728c

  • Payment to the birth mother for living expenses shall not exceed $1,500 unless approved in unusual circumstances by the court.

Allowable Payments for Arranging Adoption

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.

Allowable Payments for Relinquishing Child

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.

Allowable Fees Charged by Department/Agency

Statute: § 45a-727(b)

  • The court may assess the adopting parent a reasonable fee covering the cost of making the required investigation.

Accounting of Expenses Required by Court

Statute:

  • No accounting of expenses is specifically required by statute.

Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)

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