How Do You Adopt A Child From China?
While adopting a child from China can be a wonderful way to build your family, it takes a lot of time and a good amount of patience. You will have to fill out layers of paperwork and then you will need to wait before you see the face of the child referred to your family. If you are ready and willing to partake in the process, the following steps should help guide you. Review recent information about adoption from China at the U.S. Department of State website. It is important to do this as the China Center for Adoption Affairs (CCAA) occasionally changes adoption requirements. Determine if you are eligible to adopt a child from China. The CCAA is responsible for determining who is eligible to adopt a child from China. Some of the requirements include a net worth of $80,000 and generally no more than 4 children living in the household. Research and select an agency. Work with your agency to gather the paperwork required for your dossier. The dossier includes the following materials: peti