Gladney Taiwan Adoption: September 2011

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Taiwan Travel Webinar

A couple of weeks ago we held a Taiwan Travel Webinar. The webinar went through the exciting trip adoptive families take to Taiwan to meet and finalize the adoption of their child. Every aspect of the trip was discussed in detail to help prepare adoptive parents.

If you weren't able to attend the webinar, or if you need a refresher, click here to view a recording of the webinar.

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.