To calculate your average weekly wage, (Note: Calculation is different for school district employees - see below), add your earnings for the 13 weeks prior to the injury including any overtime or other special pay and any non-pecuniary wages the employer does not continue after your injury and divide by 13.
To perform the home study, provide counseling and take the birth parent's relinquishment, the fee can range from $5,000 to $35,000. Like independent adoption, the birth mother may have expenses for the adoptive parents to provide.o perform the home study, provide counseling and take the birth parent's relinquishment, the fee can range from $5,000 to $35,000. Like independent adoption, the birth mother may have expenses for the adoptive parents to provide.
Most waiting children have an agency grant of $3,000 that will apply at the time you receive your Letter of Acceptance. In addition, families who adopt internationally will receive a tax credit of $11,390 per child in the year your adoption is finalized. For more information on the Adoption Tax Credit please check the IRS website.