Gladney Taiwan Adoption: GFA Kickoff Events

Thursday, September 13, 2012

GFA Kickoff Events - Happening Now!

Lion Dance at GFA
Chinese New Year Party

Throughout September, Gladney families are coming together across the U.S. at local GFA Fall Kickoff events. These social events give families a chance to get involved in their local adoption community and meet other adoptive families.

The GFA Kickoffs include visits from Gladney Leadership, introductions to local GFA board members and announcements of upcoming events including Chinese New Year Celebrations.

To find the date of your area's GFA Kickoff event click here.

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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.