The Adoption Guide: Getting Started in Taiwan Adoption

Taiwan Adoption
AF Photo Gallery	Taiwan Fast Facts: 2011 adoptions: 205 children Hague Accredited: No Estimated Total Cost: $20,000 to $35,000 Profile of Children: Infants through older children are available. Parent Ages: Parents must be at least 20 years older than the child. If married, one parent must be 16 years older than the child. Family Status: Married couples and singles may adopt. Travel: Both parents must travel. Timeline: About 12 to 24 months from dossier to placement. Taiwan Adoption Directory Find an adoption agency placing children from Taiwan in your state:
The Children's Bureau under the Ministry of the Interior handles adoptions in Taiwan. Parents are encouraged to use adoption agencies licensed by the Taiwanese government. Post-adoption reports are required for five years. Taiwan is not a member of the Hague Adoption Convention. For more information, visit www.adoption.state.gov. View photos and get parent-to-parent advice in our online community, www.adoptivefamilies circle.com.
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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.

Taiwan Adoption