Gladney Taiwan Adoption: July 2010

Friday, July 23, 2010

Adoption Reunion with Benjamin and Linsey!

Benjamin and Linsey's families first met in Taiwan in 2009. They decided to met up again for a 16 month post adoption reunion. It is amazing to see how much the two kiddos have grown since placement with their forever families!

Welcome Baby George!

Violet and Kostas welcome their first child, baby George, into their family!

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.