The Utah Adoption Assistance Program provides employment connection services, including cash assistance, to a Birth Parent who was (or would have been) the caretaker of a child whose custody has been relinquished in the State of Utah for the purpose of adoption. The child must be legally released through a public or private adoption agency or licensed attorney. Adoption assistance payments are provided up to a maximum of twelve consecutive months from the date of relinquishment, with the month after relinquishment counted as month one.
Who is Eligible for Adoption Assistance?:
The program provides assistance to a birth parent who would have otherwise been eligible for the Family Employment Program if custody of the child had been maintained. Birth parents who have had their parental rights terminated are not eligible for this program.
For more information:
Contact your nearest Employment Center