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- Many families choose to adopt from
China because the process is highly structured
and predictable, plus the fee structure
is always pre-determined. While the China
Center for Adoption Affairs (CCAA) may occasionally
change some of the parameters, they have never closed
down adoptions like some other countries. You can
chart the progress of your dossier, and have a general
idea when you can expect to receive your referral.
- Chinese children have a reputation for good
health. Exposure to drugs or alcohol is rare
in Chinese birthparents. Orphanages in China are reasonably
well staffed with food and clothing in good supply.
- All children referred for adoption in China have been designated as “orphans.”
Children are issued an abandonment certificate by
their local government, so birthparents are not involved
in the China adoption process.
- The overwhelming majority of children referred by
the China Center for Adoption Affairs are healthy
girls, aged 8 months and above. Special needs
children are sometimes available, but are considered
as a separate category. If you wish to adopt a child
with medical issues or other special needs, you must
explicitly request such a child, and identify which
specific conditions you are open to considering.
- In the past 10 years, American citizens have adopted
thousands of Chinese children. There is a strong
and supportive organization called Families
with Children from China (FCC) that has active chapters
in many states. FCC hosts cultural events, holiday
celebrations and numerous social activities.
- Age restrictions are minimal. The
Chinese government allows couples (30 to 55 years
old) and a limited number of singles (30 to 50 years
old) to adopt. There are no restrictions regarding
length of marriage or proof of infertility.
- With a married couple, only one spouse is
required to travel to complete the adoption.
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