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China Adoption Requirements
China Adoption: Quick Reference (minimum requirements) see page below for full requirements
Singles Your Ages Gender Available Child Ages # of Trips Trip Length
No 30-45 Girls 9-18mo. 1 2wk.
China

Married couples wishing to adopt an infant from China must fit the following criteria as stated by the Chinese government after the requirement changes of May 1, 2007.

Adoptive Parent must be:
  • 30 - 50 years old
  • Physically healthy
  • Mentally and emotionally stable
  • Free of contagious infectious diseases or medical conditions which would prevent parents from caring for a child
  • Financially stable
  • Marital stability
  • Capable of raising and educating an adopted child
  • Have no more than 4 children already in home
  • Be fully prepared for possible risks and delays involved in inter-country adoption
  • Be a recommended by a licensed Home Study Agency who completed the family's home study
  • Have an understanding and be prepared for the possibility of post-adoption adjustment difficulties that the family and/or child may experience
  • *At this time, EAC is not accepting single applicants.*

CCAA's first concern is placing the children in safe, happy, and secure homes. When we all work together, we can achieve the same goal. For a complete list of requirements to adopt, direct from the CCAA, click here.

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