Taiwan Adoption Program

March 2010: Two Boys Available in Taiwan

• We are now in search of a family for a healthy 4-year-old boy in Taiwan. Photos and a medical report are available upon request.
  
• A boy in Taiwan born April 2005 is in good health and waiting for a family! Medical info & photos are available.
  
• We are looking for families for our growing Taiwan program. We still have spots open for 2010.
  
  Please see below for Taiwan adoption requirements and email msullivan@allforchildren.org for more information.

Children available for adoption
* Infants and young children up to 8 years of age are available.
* Children are tested for Hepatitis B, HIV and VDRL.

Eligibility requirements
* Couples only.
* The minimum age limit for adopting from Taiwan is 30 years old.
* Parents under the age of 50 are eligible to adopt an infant.
* Parents who have reached the age of 50 or more will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
* Parents should be in good physical and mental health with no criminal history.
* Both parents must have college degrees, and minimum income requirements apply.

Process before travel
* Apply to INS for advanced approval to be eligible to adopt from Taiwan.
* Satisfy the laws of the state where you reside.
* Complete a home study by a licensed agency.
* Meet the eligibility requirement of the Taiwan Adoption Laws and provide necessary documents to the Taiwanese government.

Time Frame
* It takes approximately 3-4 months to obtain INS approval, complete a home study and prepare a dossier.
* Approximately 4-6 months for referral of a child after dossier is received in Taiwan.
* Photo and medical of the child are available upon referral.
* After acceptance of the referral, approximately 10 months until placement.

Travel
* One parent must travel.
* Two trips are preferred by orphanage.
* First trip is approximately 1 week.
* Second trip is approximately 7-10 days. Second trip occurs approximately 4-6 months after return from 1st trip.