The Adoption Guide: Getting Started in Taiwan Adoption

Taiwan Adoption
AF Photo Gallery	Taiwan Fast Facts: 2010 adoptions: 282 children Age/Gender: 53% Male, 52% under 1 year of age, 34% 1 to 4 years of age, in 2009. Estimated Total Cost: $20,000 to $25,000 Profile: Both boys and girls, infants through older children, are available. Parent Ages: Prospective adoptive parents must be at least 20 years older than the child. Family Status: Married couples and singles may adopt. Travel: Both parents must travel. Length of stay is approximately 1 week. Timeline: About 12 to 24 months from completion of paperwork to birthparent match or referral. From match or referral to travel, about 4 to 6 months. Taiwan Adoption Directory Find an adoption agency placing children from Taiwan in your state:
Parents from the U.S. adopted 282 children from Taiwan in FY2010. The Children's Bureau under the Ministry of the Interior handles adoptions in Taiwan. Parents are required to complete post-adoption reports for five years. Taiwan is not a member of the Hague Adoption Convention. Learn more about adoption from Taiwan at http://adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=taiwan.
Helpful Articles from Adoptive Families Magazine Beyond the Lion Dance A father helps his daughters thrive as modern Asian-Americans.. A Family Commitment A mother and daughter learn Chinese together, and honor a culture that brought them together.
Helpful Web Resources for Taiwan Adopters Adopting From Taiwan list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/adoptingfromtaiwan/ U.S. State Department Taiwanese Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Find adoption professionals

Find local advice and help

CONNECT

FREE E-UPDATES	ADOPTION CIRCLE
FIND US ON FACEBOOK	FOLLOW US ON TWITTER