Gladney Taiwan Adoption: Recently in Taiwan Adoption News:

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Recently in Taiwan Adoption News:

In Gladney's Taiwan program we recently welcomed home two children! Congratulations to Jamie and Erin from CA on the adoption of Aliza and to Justin and Nina from NY on the adoption of Sonny! The month of March also saw smooth progress of families matched with children through the court process; with one family having their court hearing and two families receiving news of the issuance of their civil rulings.

We just wanted to remind parents in our Taiwan program that it is possible the Judge, in his or her discretion, may request for the adoptive parents be present at the court hearing. For our one court hearing in March, the family was not requested to be present, but please keep this in mind. If you have any questions please always feel free to ask us!

Welcome home Aliza and Sonny!

Aliza

Sonny with his parents Justin and Nina and big brother Elvis

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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.