Why China?

The Chinese International Adoption process has
distinct advantages when compared to domestic adoption and international adoption at large.

Exceptional Health
In comparison to other underdeveloped countries, the overall health of Chinese orphans is exceptional. Neither Fetal Alcohol Syndrome nor Syphilis is problematic in this country. And, due to the placement of children at a relatively young age (8-11 months), Bonding and Attachment Disorder issues are less common than in countries where children are institutionalized for long periods of time.

Only One Trip to China Required
Unlike other countries which require multiple visits to the child's birth country, China completes the adoption in only one visit. The child is not separated from her new parents from the moment she is placed in their arms. Chinese adoption paperwork is then completed while still in the child's province, at which point the Chinese Government officially recognizes it as a valid, completed adoption. Shortly after, the new family travels to the US Consulate in Guangzhou where they complete the last steps necessary to finalize the adoption for the United States Government. Business activity in both provinces is usually completed in approximately 13-17 days.

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In China, Adoption Is Final
If both parents travel to China to receive their child, the adoption becomes finalized within the country. The parents are recognized as legal adoptive parents upon completion of paperwork in their child's province. The child is legally and forever theirs.

Ethical Adoption Process & Reasonable Fees
The People's Republic of China has an established, reliable adoption process. The fee structure is accurate and comparatively reasonable. China will only partner with approved, fully licensed, non-profit adoption agencies and will not facilitate adoptions with private individuals or attorneys. This eliminates the possibility for any unscrupulous or unqualified adoption proceedings. One of the advantages in adopting from China is that there are no hidden costs in the monies payable for the adoption proceedings in the country. Our agency has never received reports of black market activities or bribes requested in order to complete the adoption; the fees stated are the fees actually charged. 

Increasing Popularity 
The strong attributes of Chinese international adoption have elevated China's status to being the most popular country for inter-country adoption at this time. The delightful outcome is that the number of Chinese-American children in the US is on the rise. An ever-growing population of Chinese-Americans increases the prevalence of diversified communities and new support groups for such families.

Program Stability
The Chinese international adoption program is one of the best available. Unlike many foreign countries that suspend their adoption programs or shut down completely, China has maintained a relatively steady program for many years. They are able to maintain this stability due to the China Center of Adoption Affairs (CCAA), who oversees all Chinese adoptions. Orphanages and adoption agencies alike must be approved by and registered with the CCAA in order to place children in adoptive homes. Living Hope is an established agency that is both approved by and registered with the CCAA.

Many Children Need A Loving Home
Healthy children, both boys and girls, are available for adoption in China and they are generally well cared for. Though there may be some developmental delays, Chinese children catch up quickly once they receive the undivided attention of a loving family. Chinese children are available from as young as 6 months through 14 years of age, but the average age of placement is 8-11 months. Approximately 95% of the available children are girls, but Chinese boys are available for adoption as well.

Waiting Children, those with various medical conditions, are also available for adoption. The CCAA has entrusted our agency to facilitate the placing of these precious special needs children who are in critical need of a loving home. Click the link, if you would like to receive information on our Waiting Children.

Safe Travel Conditions
Unlike many parts of the world, China is a relatively safe place for Americans to travel. The Chinese government is supportive of foreign travelers and does their best to discourage any safety threats.