Why Choose to Adopt in China?
Chinese children are well cared for and are generally healthy. The Chinese adoption process is a very structured and stable process. There are usually no unexpected changes or requirements. The Chinese adoption process is considered one of the best international programs.
China - The Country
China, The People’s Republic of China, is one of the world’s most ancient civilizations. The nation was ruled by one dynasty after another until 1911 when Dr. Sun Yat-sen started a revolution overthrowing the emperor. Communists led by Mao Zedong drove the nationalists away. The People’s Republic of China was formed on October 1, 1949. Great changes have come to China over the years and the current situation is considered to be the best it has ever been. The country is located in East Asia. Its vast territory is endowed with many natural resources. The majority of the people live in the basin and the fertile east where rivers and plains enable them to farm. Beijing is the capital of the People’s Republic of China and the country is divided into 23 provinces.
Children Available
Children available for adoption are infants, toddlers, and children up to the age of 13 years. Families interested in an infant usually receive a referral between the ages of 6 to 18 months. The majority of children available are girls, approximately 95%. The Adoption Law in China does not permit the adoption of more than one child at a time, with the exception of twins or siblings, although these are rare.
Who Is Eligible to Adopt from China?
Couples, 30 to 50 years of age, with 4 children or less living in the home are allowed to adopt from China. China does not accept single parents. The income requirement from China is $10, 000 per person living in the home (including adopted child) and family net assets of $80, 000. Both the husband and wife should be physically and mentally healthy and not have been convicted on any criminal activity. Any questions about the requirements for adoptive parents to adopt from China, please contact our office.
China Adoption Process
- Apply to Hands Across The Water for services. We offer our China program through the China Consortium under ARC.
- Complete your Home Study with Hands Across The Water or an appropriate agency in your state. Please contact HATW for assistance if you live outside of Michigan.
- File your I-600A with the U.S. BCIS (INS).
- Prepare your dossier for China. HATW can do this for you or you can take this on yourself.
- Hands Across The Water will forward your completed dossier to be translated. Once translated it will be sent to the CCAA to be logged in.
- You will receive confirmation of your LID and an approximate time to expect a referral. Referrals are generally between 10 to 12 months, although this time does vary and is regulated by the Chinese government.
- After a referral is received, you will need to accept or decline the referral. Should you accept, your travel is planned. Within 1-2 months you will travel to China to pick up your child. Your stay in China is between 10 to 14 days. If you decline, your dossier will be moved to the next group by the Chinese government for a referral.
Post Placement Supervision
Your child’s adoption is finalized in China, but post placements are still required. Two post placement reports are required, at 6 months, and 12 months after arrival home. The frequency and number is subject to change.
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