Gladney Taiwan Adoption: Cathwel Service Update

Monday, December 10, 2012

Cathwel Service Update

We enjoyed hosting two directors from Cathwel Service in Taiwan in October. We were able to exchange a great amount of insight and information about both the Taiwan and US adoption systems. Cathwel Service at this time is primarily focusing on placing children with special needs or older children.

Please contact Rebecca Pollack at rebecca.pollack@gladney.org if you are interested in receiving more information about opportunities to adopt through this 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.