Adoption Assistance Amendments Wondering how to request an increase to a monthly subsidy? The Wisconsin Family Connections Center (WiFCC) provides support to adoptive parents in the completion and processing of the required documents to apply for an AA amendment, including submission the AA amendment request to DCF. An adoption assistance (AA) amendment is a one-year increase to the monthly subsidy. An amendment is established by a time-limited agreement between DCF and the adoptive parent(s). Adoptive parent(s) may request new amendments annually while the initial Adoption Assistance Agreement is in effect. To be eligible to apply for an AA amendment, the adoptive parent(s) must: Have an active AA agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF); Believe that the child’s emotional, behavioral, or physical needs have increased since the time of adoption; and Meet at least one of the following requirements: It has been at least 12 months since the child was adopted. It has been at least 12 months since a previous denial for an AA amendment. It is within 120 days before the expiration of an active AA amendment. For more information about adoption assistance amendments, see the information sheet: Adoption Assistance – Amendments – English Adoption Assistance (Asistencia por Adopción): Enmiendas – Spanish For more information or questions related to adoption assistance amendments, contact the Wisconsin Family Connections Center (WiFCC), at AAAmendments@wifamilyconnectionscenter.org or (800) 762-8063. The WiFCC will assist adoptive families with the adoption assistance amendment request process and submission of the required paperwork. How to apply for an Amendment (Subsidy Increase) Before completing the following questions ensure that you are eligible for an AA Amendment (see above). Date Child was Adopted Child's Current Age AA Amendment Request Forms (CANS) - Birth to 4 The following forms are required to complete an Adoption Assistance Amendment Request. Once all 4 forms have been completed and submitted, they will be sent to the Wisconsin Family Connection Center (WiFCC) program staff. The WiFCC program staff will process the request, follow-up with the adoptive parent, and will submit the request to DCF for final review and approval. Form to be completed by adoptive parent(s) AA Amendment Request - Ages Birth to 4 Forms to be completed by a non-relative provider AA Amendment Request - Confirmation of Needs - Behavioral Characteristics - Ages Birth to 4 AA Amendment Request - Confirmation of Needs - Emotional Characteristics - Ages Birth to 4 AA Amendment Request - Confirmation of Needs - Physical/Personal Care Characteristics - Ages Birth to 4 If you would like us to email the provider(s) the forms please complete the Adoption Assistance Amendment Request to Provider form. The amendment request will not be processed or submitted to DCF until ALL 4 forms are completed and received by the Wisconsin Family Connection Center (WiFCC) Note: If you reside outside of Wisconsin, the Department, in compliance with Wisconsin State Statute § 48.975, must determine if there has been a substantiated report of abuse or neglect of the child before approving an Adoption Assistance Amendment. Please use the Interstate Child Care Background Check Contact List to find the form to complete an Interstate Child Abuse and Neglect Registry for the state in which you reside. AA Amendment Request Forms (CANS) - Ages 5 to 21 The following forms are required to complete an Adoption Assistance Amendment Request. Once all 4 forms have been completed and submitted, they will be sent to the Wisconsin Family Connection Center (WiFCC) program staff. The WiFCC program staff will process the request, follow-up with the adoptive parent, and will submit the request to DCF for final review and approval. Form to be completed by adoptive parent(s) AA Amendment Request - Ages 5 to 21 Forms to be completed by a non-relative provider AA Amendment Request - Confirmation of Needs - Behavioral Characteristics - Ages 5 to 21 AA Amendment Request - Confirmation of Needs - Emotional Characteristics - Ages 5 to 21 AA Amendment Request - Confirmation of Needs - Physical/Personal Care Characteristics - Ages 5 to 21 If you would like us to email the provider(s) the forms please complete the Adoption Assistance Amendment Request to Provider form. The amendment request will not be processed or submitted to DCF until ALL 4 forms are completed and received by the Wisconsin Family Connection Center (WiFCC) Note: If you reside outside of Wisconsin, the Department, in compliance with Wisconsin State Statute § 48.975, must determine if there has been a substantiated report of abuse or neglect of the child before approving an Adoption Assistance Amendment. Please use the Interstate Child Care Background Check Contact List to find the form to complete an Interstate Child Abuse and Neglect Registry for the state in which you reside. AA Amendment Request Forms - Ages 5 to 21 The following forms are required to complete an Adoption Assistance Amendment Request. Once all 4 forms have been completed and submitted, program staff will then process the request for approval. Form to be completed by adoptive parent(s) Adoption Assistance Amendment Request Forms to be completed by a non-relative provider AA Amendment Request - Confirmation of Needs - Behavioral Characteristics AA Amendment Request - Confirmation of Needs - Emotional Characteristics AA Amendment Request - Confirmation of Needs - Physical/Personal Care Characteristics The amendment request will not be processed until ALL 4 forms are completed and received by the Department. Note: If you reside outside of Wisconsin, the Department, in compliance with Wisconsin State Statute § 48.975, must determine if there has been a substantiated report of abuse or neglect of the child before approving an Adoption Assistance Amendment. Please use the Interstate Child Care Background Check Contact List to find the form to complete an Interstate Child Abuse and Neglect Registry for the state in which you reside. Once the forms are complete, they can be returned to the Adoption Assistance Program via email at aaamendments@wifamilyconnectionscenter.org, fax (608-607-6831), or mailed to: Wisconsin Family Connections Center Adoption Assistance Amendments P.O. Box 610 Butler, WI 53007 AA Amendment Request Forms - Birth to 4 The following forms are required to complete an Adoption Assistance Amendment Request. Once all 4 forms have been completed and submitted, program staff will then process the request for approval. Form to be completed by adoptive parent(s) Adoption Assistance Amendment Request Adoption Assistance Amendment Request - Spanish Version Forms to be completed by a non-relative provider AA Amendment Request - Confirmation of Needs - Behavioral Characteristics AA Amendment Request - Confirmation of Needs - Emotional Characteristics AA Amendment Request - Confirmation of Needs - Physical/Personal Care Characteristics The amendment request will not be processed until ALL 4 forms are completed and received by the Department. Note: If you reside outside of Wisconsin, the Department, in compliance with Wisconsin State Statute § 48.975, must determine if there has been a substantiated report of abuse or neglect of the child before approving an Adoption Assistance Amendment. Please use the Interstate Child Care Background Check Contact List to find the form to complete an Interstate Child Abuse and Neglect Registry for the state in which you reside. Once the forms are complete, they can be returned to DCFAAAmendments@wisconsin.gov, faxed to (608) 224-5766, or mailed to: Adoption Assistance ProgramDCF/DSP/BPOHCP.O. Box 8916Madison, WI 53708-8916 AA Amendment Request Forms No forms were found that match the criteria you provided.
