<p>The resources available depend in part on whether the child was adopted from foster care or through a private adoption. There is wonderful information here <a href=“http://www.casey.org/Resources/Publications/pdf/ItsMyLife_PostsecondaryEducation_FinancialAid.pdf[/url]”>http://www.casey.org/Resources/Publications/pdf/ItsMyLife_PostsecondaryEducation_FinancialAid.pdf</a> aimed at children who were adopted from foster care (and much of the information is very useful for ANYONE applying for financial aid!). </p>
<p>The Dave Thomas Foundation (the “Wendy’s” guy) has links to many adoption resources, but again, they target former foster children. You can do a web search for “The Dave Thomas Foundation.”</p>
<p>If the child was adopted through a private adoption, you might contact the agency that handled the adoption to see if they are aware of any resources. The common perception (right or wrong) is that families with the financial strength to undertake a private adoption are often in a better financial position than the families who adopt through the foster care system.</p>