The Country
Taiwan is located off the southeastern coast of China. In 2000, Taiwan underwent its first peaceful transfer of power from the Nationalist to the Democratic Progressive Party. The dominant political issues continue to be the relationship between Taiwan and China – specifically the question of eventual reunification, as well as domestic, political and economic reform.
The Children
Children of all ages, including infants, toddlers, and older children, are available for adoption in Taiwan. Special needs children, as well as siblings, can also be placed for adoption. There are both boys and girls in need of families, but there are often more boys than girls waiting for families.
If adopting an older child, the Taiwanese officials allow our families to send photos and letters to the child during the wait for the adoption to be completed. In country social workers work with the child so that the child will know their new family loves them from afar. They do a wonderful job of preparing the child for the adjustment of adoption.
Parent Eligibility
Applicants for FHSA's Taiwan Program must be Florida Residents. Some exceptions are made for families interested in Waiting Children or families who have previously used FHSA's services to adopt from Taiwan. Adoptive parents can range from 25 to 55 years of age. The primary goal is to find parents that will commit to love, protect and care for the child being adopted. In Taiwan, birth mothers are given the option of participating in the selection of adoptive parents for the child being adopted.
Adoptive parents must have been married for at least five years. Larger-sized families and parents with divorces can adopt from Taiwan; however, most will be chosen to adopt older children, special needs children or sibling groups.
Please see our agency information page for further guidelines.
Referral
Adoptive parents must submit to Taiwan a family photo album, Home Study, I-171H, passport copies and birthmother letter. This will be used to match the family with their child.
Currently, families wanting an infant are waiting approximately 14 to 24 months. However, since the family is chosen by a birth mother, this timeframe can vary.
The referral time can be much shorter for older children, special needs children and sibling groups that are already waiting.
Travel
Once an adoptive family has been selected and the family accepts the child referred to them, they can expect to travel about 4 months after submission of the adoption papers. A dossier is completed after receiving and accepting a referral. This allows time for the adoption to be processed through the court system in Taiwan. The family can expect to spend approximately 3 to 5 days traveling to complete the adoption in Taiwan.
Post Adoption
You will be required to complete Post Adoption reports with your Social Worker when you return home with your child. In addition, Taiwan required letters 3 and 6 months after you return home and annual letters for several years.
Taiwan Travel Info from the US State Department
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