Gladney Taiwan Adoption: China Heritage Tours

Friday, April 6, 2012

China Heritage Tours

Not too late for this summer, not too early for next summer

If you are thinking about traveling to China for a heritage tour this summer, it is not too late! Please contact us at chinaheritagetours@gladney.org for the steps required to book your trip up to two months before your departure date. Airfare and current passports are the first priority, followed by Visa applications, copies of documents and your customized travel itinerary.

If you are thinking of traveling next year, it is not too early to start planning. Click here for the Planning Section of our website www.gladneyasia.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.