China

• Married couples only

• One parent must be US citizen

• Both parents must be between 30-54 years old

• Married at least 2 years, if previously married see more details

• No more than 6 children at home

• Previous experience with Down syndrome preferred

• Minimum of $10,000 of annual income per family member, including the new child you hope to adopt

•  A minimum of $80,000 net worth

• Health good, no history of cancer.  No medication for depression, anxiety, or schizophrenia. 

• Body Mass Index (BMI) must be under 40

• No criminal record or alcohol within the past 10 years

• Only one parent must travel

China is one of the most restrictive programs in operation today.   They are quite particular about who they feel qualifies to parent a child of Chinese heritage (as you can see from the requirements listed above).  However, with their new database of waiting children with special needs, we are so glad to see a recognition of the needs of those kids and that they see a desire from American families to adopt them. 

Our agency partner in China is Chinese Children Adoption International.  CCAI is honored to have served more than seven hundred and fifty families who wished to adopt children with special needs through the Waiting Child Program.   Adopting a child through the Waiting Child Program takes a special family with extra determination, commitment, and love to give. However, as our references would love to tell you, adopting a special needs or older child is a source of joy beyond description. 

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	Danielle Girl, Born July 2, 2002 China This beautiful little girl is another historic opportunity to adopt a child with Down syndrome from China.   Her name is Danielle* and she just celebrated her 6th birthday.  We are waiting on more of her social history to be translated and sent to us, but we know she was abandoned when she was 3 years old.  She loves to play outside and gets along with other children. Her sweet smiles will brighten your day.  She appears to be good at listening to her caregivers and following simple directions.  Her physical notes minor issues but no complications with her heart.  We are hoping she can find a loving family who meets the adoption requirements of the country and who can provide this child with a life full of love and tenderness.  Married couples only One parent must be US citizen Both parents must be between 30-54 years old Married at least 2 years, if previously married see more details No more than 6 children at home Previous experience with Down syndrome preferred Minimum of $10,000 of annual income per family member, including the new child you hope to adopt  A minimum of $80,000 net worth Health good, no history of cancer.  No medication for depression, anxiety, or schizophrenia.  Body Mass Index (BMI) must be under 40 No criminal record or alcohol within the past 10 years Only one parent must travel Contact Andrea directly for more information I have $0 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption! for Danielle

You can also read about the HOMECOMING of little James/Simon, who was one of the very first children with DS ever adopted out of mainland China!