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New York Boosts Adoption Support for Birth Mothers
1/27/2026
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Story summary
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposed a plan to increase financial support for birth mothers in adoption cases, extending from 60 days before birth and 30 days after to 180 days before birth and 45 days after, with longer support if a court approves.
- Advocates, including adoptive parents and legal experts, say this change will ease New York adoptions.
- Supporters believe the measure will help more children find loving homes.
