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The 3-Step China Adoption Process
Step 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 Process
The 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 Facts
Children Placed in 2008: 3,909
Hague Country: Yes


China Waiting Child Quick Facts
Children Placed in 2008: 3,909
Hague Country: Yes


Snapshot into the Country of China
Full name: People's Republic of China
Population: 1.3 billion (C.I.A. World Factbook) (July 2008 est.)


China Adoption FAQs
Why are there so many children in orphanages in China?


China Waiting Child Adoption FAQs

The 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 Books
Books for couples considering international adoption:
Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew, by Sherrie Eldridge


China Links
CIA World Factbook: China
U.S. Department of State: Intercountry Adoption from China


International Adoption FAQs

Answers to commonly asked questions regarding the international adoption process.




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