Human Resources » Benefits Information Center » Adoption Assistance

NWHSU strives to support employees in their efforts to balance the demands of the workplace, their personal needs and the needs of their families. The University recognizes the investment of time and financial resources required by the adoption process and provides assistance to employees in this process.

All regular employees who have completed twelve (12) months of continuous employment in a position of at least thirty (30) hours a week prior to the adoption are eligible for adoption assistance. Documented eligible expenses will be reimbursed up to a maximum amount per employee for agency, non-stepchild and stepchild adoptions.

Eligible employees must submit a completed Adoption Reimbursement Request form to Human Resources with the appropriate documentation of expenses within six (6) months of the placement of the child in the employee's home.

Reimbursements for adoption expenses are limited to one (1) adoption process during any two (2) year period.

Employees should see Human Resources for more detailed information.