To qualify for this benefit, you must meet the following criteria: 

• You are a faculty or regular staff member working at least 67% time* or greater
• You have completed at least one year of continuous service immediately prior to beginning the adoption process
• The child must be under 18 years of age at the time the expenses are paid or incurred

* Percent time is calculated by dividing your scheduled hours and months by the University's standard hours and months for a  full-time schedule.

Reimbursement is available for "reasonable and necessary" expenses directly related to one adoption event per employee, per calendar year. These include:

• Professional Fees: Adoption agency fees, court costs and attorney fees
• Travel: Transportation, meals and lodging while away from home during the adoption process
• Legal Requirements: Other expenses required for the principle purpose of the legal adoption

What is not covered?

• Expenses reimbursed by other state, local or federal programs
• The adoption of your spouse’s or domestic partner’s child
• Costs associated with surrogate parenting arrangements
• Expenses incurred while you were not in a benefits-eligible position at Brown
• Any arrangement that violates state or federal law

This is a reimbursement program. Eligible employees may apply for reimbursement for qualified expenses incurred within the current or prior calendar year.

1. Gather all itemized invoices and verifying legal documents
2. Submit the adoption assistance form

We are here to support you. If you have any questions, please email worklife@brown.edu.