Información sobre el fondo de consejería para adopciones en Pensilvania

Explicación Simple

Si quieres adoptar a un niño en Pensilvania, necesitas pagar una tarifa de $75. Pero si no tienes dinero, hay un fondo que puede ayudarte a cubrir los costos de consejería.

Es como cuando quieres inscribirte en un curso, pero no tienes suficiente dinero. Alguien puede ofrecerte una beca para que puedas aprender sin preocuparte por el costo.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Ana y Luis quieren adoptar a un niño y deben presentar un reporte. Tienen que pagar $75, pero como están pasando por problemas económicos, el juez decide que no necesitan pagar esa tarifa y les ayuda a obtener consejería sin costo.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

(e) Counseling fund.--Except as hereinafter provided, each report of intention to adopt filed pursuant to section 2531 (relating to report of intention to adopt) shall be accompanied by a filing fee in the amount of $75 which shall be paid into a segregated fund established by the county. The county may also make supplemental appropriations to the fund. All costs of counseling provided pursuant to subsection (c) or (d) to individuals who are unable to pay for such counseling shall be paid from the fund. No filing fee may be exacted under this subsection with respect to the adoption of a special needs child who would be eligible for adoption assistance pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Department of Public Welfare. In addition, the court may reduce or waive the fee in cases of demonstrated financial hardship. (June 23, 1982, P.L.617, No.174, eff. 60 days; May 21, 1992, P.L.228, No.34, eff. 60 days) Referencesin Text.The Department of Public Welfare, referred to in this section, was redesignated as the Department of Human Services by Act 132 of 2014. 23 Pa.C.S. 2010 - Amendment 2006 Amendment.Act 146 added subsec. (a)(9). 1996 Amendment.Act 20 amended subsec. (a)(7). 1995 Amendment.Act 76 amended subsecs. (b) and (c) and added subsec. (a)(8). Section 7 of Act 76 provided that subsecs. (b) and (c) shall take effect in 60 days and, with regard to a child who has been removed from the care of the parent by the court or under a voluntary agreement with an agency prior to the effective date of Act 76, subsec. (a)(8) shall take effect 12 months after the effective date of Act 76. Referencesin Text.The Department of Public Welfare, referred to in this section, was redesignated as the Department of Human Services by Act 132 of 2014. Cross References.Section 2511 is ref