How Do You Get Started With Adoption From China?
Your family has made the decision to adopt from China. Congratulations! Now, where do you begin? • Find an agency that offers a China program. Not all agencies are licensed for China adoptions. A great place to start is by typing “China Adoption” into an online search engine. There will be many options for you to explore! China does not allow international private adoptions. You will need to use a licensed agency. • Select an agency that best fits your family’s needs. Would like to use an agency that only offers a China program or multiple countries? Are you more comfortable working with a larger agency? Or smaller? Do they need to be located in your immediate geographic area? Or can they be out-of-state? • Do you meet China’s requirements? The minimum age for an adoptive parent is 30 years. China believes that older parents are best. Agree or disagree, it’s the rule. There is also a single’s quota in place. Only 8% of all dossiers (applications) submitted can be from single women. Sor
