❤️ Family Benefits

Military Adoption Reimbursement

Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per child (max $5,000/year) for qualifying adoption expenses.

Official sourceDoD FMR Vol. 7A, Chapter 30
Official website
Last verified 2026-07-13·Effective Ongoing

What it is

Reimburses qualifying adoption expenses per 10 U.S.C. §1052.

How much it pays
Up to $2,000 per child; maximum $5,000 per calendar year.

Who qualifies

  • Active-duty service members who complete a qualifying adoption.

How to apply

  1. 1Submit DD Form 2673 with supporting documents to your finance office.
Apply on the official website