Fresno County Adoption Assistance Program (AAP) | Benefits, Application & Renewal Process.

Are you an adoptive parent or caregiver looking for information about Fresno County’s Adoption Assistance Program (AAP)? This video provides an overview of the Adoption Assistance Program and explains the benefits and services available to eligible adopted children and their families and where to go for additional assistance. Fresno County AAP is here to support you every step of the way. In this video, you’ll learn about: • The purpose of the Adoption Assistance Program (AAP) and why it is available to eligible families • The AAP application process and what families can expect • How to request an AAP rate reassessment when an adopted child’s needs change • The AAP renewal process and what families should expect to ensure benefits continue • One-time reimbursement for eligible adoption expenses • Wraparound services • Out-of-home residential placement • Medical coverage • Extension of AAP benefits through age 21, when eligibility requirements are met • Circumstances that may result in the termination of AAP benefits • Common reasons families contact an AAP Social Worker • Information and contact resources for Federal and California Adoption Tax Benefits