China Adoption
The China Program Fee will be reduced by $500* for families who have previously completed an adoption from China through any agency. *This fee reduction does not apply to the China Special Waiting Children Program and is subject to change without notice.
China is a nation possessing a long and fascinating history, and the China adoption program is one of the most stable and reliable. From 1983 to 2003, U.S. citizens adopted 40,496 children from China. In 2006, U.S. citizens adopted approximately 6,493 children from China.
Medical experts have found that the overall health of Chinese orphans is exceptional. Due to the strong traditional culture of China, there have been a limited number of adoption concerns related to drug or alcohol abuse. And, due to the placement of children at a relatively young age, Bonding and Attachment Disorder issues are less common.
Why Choose China?
- China has one of the least expensive programs
- Toddler and preschool-aged girls are the most readily available
- Older and special needs children are also available
- You will travel to China with a group of families
- You are escorted throughout your stay by bilingual (English-Chinese) escorts
- Ming Hua He is our International Adoption Coordinator
Location
The children come from various provinces in China
Reason for Availability
Abandoned children are taken to local orphanages and made available for adoption through The China Center of Adoption Affairs (CCAA)
Children’s Situation
The children live in well-run orphanages, some of which our staff have visited
Eligibility For Families
We have recently received new eligibility requirements from CCAA. Please visit our eligibility requirements page for details.
Procedure
You will first submit a preliminary application to AAI, meet with a consultant for an International Adoption Awareness meeting, and then complete your formal application. You will then complete your home study, your USCIS paperwork, and prepare your dossier. Upon completion of your dossier, your documents are sent to China. Once you are approved by the CCAA, you will receive your referral. After formally accepting the child, China will provide you with travel notice approval. You then travel to China to bring your child home.
Travel
Prospective adoptive parents will take one trip lasting approximately two weeks. You will fly into Beijing and spend two days there to get acclimated and do some touring, and then you will travel to the orphanage to meet your child. One or both parents may travel. You will travel in a group of families with a Chinese and English speaking escort.
Due to the nature of international adoption, the information on this page is subject to change without notice.
