Gladney Taiwan Adoption: National Adoption Day

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

National Adoption Day - You Just May Be

In celebration of National Adoption Day which was this past Saturday, November 17, we wanted to share a very special music video with you. “You Just May Be” reminds us all that anyone can make a difference in the life of a child without a family—all you have to do is say, “Yes!”

To learn more about how you can say “Yes!” to adopting one of the many waiting children through Gladney’s Asia Waiting Child Program – visit our Asia Waiting Child blog or sign up for an upcoming informational webinar!

Happy National Adoption Day!

Grace was adopted through Gladney's China Waiting Child Program.

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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.