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.
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. 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. China
also has a Special Needs program.
Who is Eligible to Adopt From China?
Couples,
30 to 50 years of age, with 4 or fewer children 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
1. Apply
to Hands Across The Water for services. This is a partnership
program with Wasatch International Adoptions
2. Complete your Home Study with Hands Across The Water.
3. File your I-800A with the USCIS.
4. Prepare your dossier for China. HATW can do this for you or you can take this on yourself.
5. 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.
6. You
will receive confirmation of your LID and an approximate time to expect
a referral. Referrals time varies but is currently running at a
4+ year wait. This is regulated by the Chinese government.
Contact our office for current length of wait. The match with a
Special Needs child is often within a few months. Contact our office to
discuss the Special Needs program.
7. 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 typically 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 Adoption Supervision
Your
child’s adoption is finalized in China, but post adoption reports are
still required. Two reports are required, at 6 months, and 12
months after arrival home. The frequency and number is subject to
change.
The photos on these pages are of children not available for adoption.
HATW does not photolist children waiting for adoption via the internet.
