Adoptive Family Articles
The 3-Step China Adoption ProcessStep 1
The adoption process from China is broken into three parts. First, you must gather and prepare all of the documents needed for your adoption. This includes obtaining criminal and child abuse clearances, spending time with a Social Worker as a part of a Home Study, obtaining reference letters, employment verification, birth certificates, approval from U.S. ...
The 4-Step China Waiting Child Adoption ProcessThe Chinese government has established two different procedures for international adoption. The first is the China Traditional Program. This is for the adoption of children with no known medical conditions and can take up to 4 years. ...
China Adoption Quick FactsChildren Placed in 2008: 3,909
Hague Country: Yes
China Waiting Child Quick FactsChildren Placed in 2008: 3,909
Hague Country: Yes
Snapshot into the Country of ChinaFull name: People's Republic of China
Population: 1.3 billion (C.I.A. World Factbook) (July 2008 est.)
China Adoption FAQsWhy are there so many children in orphanages in China?
China Waiting Child Adoption FAQsThe Chinese government has established two different procedures for international adoption. We call the first the China Traditional program. This is for the adoption of children with no known medical conditions and can take up to 4 years. That is described in detail elsewhere. The second is the China Waiting Child program. That is described in detail here.
China Adoption BooksBooks for couples considering international adoption:
Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew, by Sherrie Eldridge
China LinksCIA World Factbook: China
U.S. Department of State: Intercountry Adoption from China
International Adoption FAQsAnswers to commonly asked questions regarding the international adoption process.