China Adoption

The basics of child adoption from China.

A general outline of the adoption process in China and the four steps for adopting in most foreign countries, including China.

Until December of 2006 the CCAA allowed singles and couples up to the age of 60 to adopt.  These and other requirements changed as of December 21, 2006, when the China Center for Adoption Affairs (CCAA) officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Beijing of new rules for intercountry adoption from China.

Waiting time for Chinese adoptions will vary from 24-36 months. Usually, the biggest factor influencing the wait for a child will be the time it takes the CCAA to make a referral to a family.

A China adoption can be seen as taking place in these four steps.

Children available for adoption from China are as young as 3 months through approximately 13 years of age.  Typically the majority of the children are not younger than 7 months.

Adopting more than one child from China is only possible by returning to China and repeating the adoption process.

Only one trip to China is necessary to complete an adoption. Prior to traveling to China, both the U.S. and Chinese governments must approve the adopting person(s) for the adoption of a Chinese child.

China's adoption program is less expensive that many other international adoption programs.

Provides several resources and miscellaneous information about China adoption.

Support groups for Chinese adoptions are available to all adopting families.  This can be a wonderful resource for you and your child.

CCAA is China's Adoption Authority and all adoptions from China are handled through this agency.