Adoption Assistance Program

If you're planning on adopting a child, you may be able to take advantage of Penn's Adoption Assistance benefit. Read the Adoption Assistance Policy for full details about how the benefit works.

Starting a family or adding to your existing family is a special time in your life. If you're expanding your family by adopting a child, you may be able to take advantage of Penn's Adoption Assistance benefit.

While there may be varying reasons behind the decision to adopt a child, all adoptive parents face significant financial and personal implications when bringing a new child into their lives. To ease the financial impact, Penn allows eligible faculty and staff to be reimbursed for up to $5,000 in qualified adoption expenses. This benefit is available as of July 1, 2009 and can be utilized for adoptions that were finalized on or after January 1, 2009.

You have access to numerous benefits and resources to help you in all phases of the adoption process, from the initial decision to adopt to the reality of bringing your new child into your home. A wealth of information about adoption is available through our free Worklife Resources services. Penn also offers several options for taking time away from work as you go through the adoption process, as well as resources that can support you in raising a new child. Visit the new child benefits website to learn more.

You can find more resources related to adoption below. If you have any questions, contact Human Resources at 215-573-2471 or , or the Provost's Office at .

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Download the Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Request Form [PDF]

Visit the Worklife Resources website for helpful information and resources related to adoption (enter upenn as your username and eap as your password)

View the following policies for information about taking time away from work when you adopt a child:

• Family and Medical Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Leave of Absence Without Pay