Gladney Taiwan Adoption: Joint Council on International Children's Services

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Joint Council on International Children's Services

36th Annual Child Welfare Symposium

Every year the Symposium brings together 200+ professionals who share the common goals of ensuring that children live, thrive in a permanent, safe and loving family. This year's symposium will be held in New York City, April 16-18. Gladney Center is a sponsor of this year's symposium and Gladney President and CEO Frank Garrott sits on the board of directors of the Joint Council on International Children's Services. To learn more, please visit www.jointcouncil.org.

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE May 2012

The child welfare laws of Taiwan are undergoing significant revisions. New legislation, “Protection of Children and Youths Welfare and Rights Act,” was passed in November 2011. The legislation has an implementation date of June 1, 2012 and addresses various aspects of child welfare including adoption services.

Expected changes include:
Only government-licensed child welfare organizations will be able to provide adoption services. Child Welfare organizations will be subject to increased requirements and standards in terms of initial licensing and renewals, as well as ongoing agency procedures and services.

Judges will be authorized to require that adoptive parents receive parent training, physical and mental health assessments, alcohol and drug screenings, and/or criminal background clearances.

Domestic placement will be considered a priority, with international adoption becoming an option after efforts have been made to place the child with a local family. All adoptable children will be listed on a country-wide database. After being posted on the database, a child is eligible to be considered for international adoption.