Adoption Assistance Amendments

Wondering how to request an increase to a monthly subsidy? 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:

  1. Have an active AA agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF);
  2. Believe that the child’s emotional, behavioral, or physical needs have increased since the time of adoption; and
  3. Meet at least one of the following requirements:
    1. It has been at least 12 months since the child was adopted.
    2. It has been at least 12 months since a previous denial for an AA amendment.
    3. It is within 120 days before the expiration of an active AA amendment.

For more information about adoption assistance amendments, see the information sheet:

For more information or questions related to adoption assistance amendments, contact the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Adoption Assistance Program at DCFAAAmendments@wisconsin.gov or (866) 666-5532.

How to apply for an Amendment (Subsidy Increase)

Before completing the following questions ensure that you are eligible for an AA Amendment (see above).



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, program staff will then process the request for approval.

Form to be completed by adoptive parent(s)

Forms to be completed by a non-relative provider

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 until ALL 4 forms are completed and received by the Department.

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, program staff will then process the request for approval.

Form to be completed by adoptive parent(s)

Forms to be completed by a non-relative provider

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 until ALL 4 forms are completed and received by the Department.

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)

Forms to be completed by a non-relative provider

The amendment request will not be processed until ALL 4 forms are completed and received by the Department.

Once the forms are complete, they can be returned to DCFAAAmendments@wisconsin.gov, faxed to (608) 224-5766, or mailed to:

Adoption Assistance Program
DCF/DSP/BPOHC
P.O. Box 8916
Madison, WI 53708-8916

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)

Forms to be completed by a non-relative provider

The amendment request will not be processed until ALL 4 forms are completed and received by the Department.

Once the forms are complete, they can be returned to DCFAAAmendments@wisconsin.gov, faxed to (608) 224-5766, or mailed to:

Adoption Assistance Program
DCF/DSP/BPOHC
P.O. Box 8916
Madison, WI 53708-8916

AA Amendment Request Forms

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