Employer & Military Adoption Benefits

Many employers provide benefits for adoption yet they are one of the often overlooked benefits. Start by looking at the 2014 list of the best companies for adoption benefits.

Adoption Friendly Workplace
The Adoption-Friendly Workplace kit is free and has everything you need to get started including a customizable proposal and policy, a sample reimbursement form, an IRS fact sheet, and other information that explains how easy it is to provide adoption benefits.

There are leave benefits provided by federal legislation through FMLA. Learn about FMLA and adoption.

Learn more from the National Military Family Association on the benefits available to military personnel adopting, both internationally and domestically, as well as from foster placements

Social Security Number for Children

For your child to qualify as a dependent or to receive adoption benefits or the earned income and other tax credits, you must provide the Internal Revenue Service with the child’s social security number. Here is basic information: https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10023.pdf

Application for Taxpayer Identification Number for Pending U.S. Adoption Form W-7A
Application for Social Security Number Form SS-5