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Families
like ASIA’s specialization - its bi-cultural staff
truly understands the nuances of working in China and Taiwan.
See About Us for more information on the ASIA staff.
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Families
like that ASIA is smaller, knowing that they will receive
more individualized attention from the agency. As Sandra
Miller, Executive Director puts it, “Our clients are
our families and we share their joys and concerns. We cry
and clap our hands for joy when your child is handed to you
for the first time. We understand that every family has its
own personality and set of needs. We work thoughtfully to
meet family needs and to understand its personality.”
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Families
trust ASIA to pay extreme attention to detail - that is why
we’ve never had a dossier (the family paper work) rejected
from the China Center for Adoption Affairs to whom we’ve
submitted more than 600 dossiers in over 12 years. This is
because the staff reviews everything carefully
and takes pride in its impeccable standards. ASIA will maintain
these standards as it expands into Taiwan.
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The
waiting children program is a key component to ASIA’s
mission. The CCAA has entrusted ASIA as one of its administrators
of the Waiting Children Program. In the new Taiwan program,
ASIA also received the opportunity to place “waiting” or
special needs children.
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Fees
are reasonable, clearly outlined and competitive.
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Families
appreciate our mission, philosophy and family diversity.
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ASIA
maintains a Beijing office and the staff there has developed
an excellent rapport with the China Center for Adoption Affairs.
In turn, the CCAA highly respects the ASIA staff and its
work on behalf of families.
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ASIA
has established a new relationship in Taiwan with a well
respected, experienced and professionally run nonprofit Foundation
that works out of Taipei.
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When
the agency does make a mistake - yes it does happen from
time to time! – we accept responsibility for the mistake
and work diligently and swiftly to correct it. The staff
seriously listens to all feedback and makes changes when
needed.
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Staff
and agency integrity shows, and as a result ASIA has an excellent
reputation with other adoption professionals.
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You’ll
hear occasional horror stories of parent trips to China
to meet their children. This is NOT an ASIA trip - and truly,
this is where the agency excels. There will always be a member
of the ASIA staff or a trusted professional guide to help
you along the way. Families feel supported, knowing they
can focus on their child’s needs and the ever so important
bonding time.
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Lastly,
but by no means least, it’s clear that ASIA believes
wholeheartedly in its mission - to bring children waiting
for families together with families ready to love the children.
The ASIA Board of Directors and staff are stewards of
the mission.
Adoption
Coordination Phase
- Assist
families with collection of dossier documents required
by the Chinese and Taiwanese government
- Document
authentication
- Review
and compile adoption dossiers
- Submit
dossiers for translation, review and approval
- Referral
coordinattion according to country requirements
- Monitor
in-country review processes
- Translate
and provide all information on the children referred to
families
- Help
families assess referral information and provide counseling
as necessary
- Facilitate final
approval of the applicant families
- Assist
families with in-country travel arrangements, including
accommodations and transportation for families' stay in
China
or Taiwan
- Escort
families throughout their travel and coordinate the process
to legalize the adoption with in-country officials and
the U.S. Consulate
Post-Adoption
Phase
- Provide
post-adoption counseling. Conduct post-adoption home studies
for Oregon and Washington residents
- Network
with agencies and social workers in other states to provide
post-adoption studies for families outside of Oregon or
Washington
- Advise
and assist with readoption and naturalization as needed
Education
Phase
- Provide
pre-adoption education through multi-media avenues
- Refer
to parenting, child care and other relevant classes
and workshops
- Offer
cultural resources and host cultural events
Home
Study Services Phase
- Coordinate
home study services
- Provide
home study services if using an agency outside of Oregon
or Washington
- Provide
home study addendums, updates and post-adoption reports
- Contact Marci
Siegel-Kittrell, MSW for more information.
What
Adoptive Families Say about ASIA
"We
can't thank you all enough for helping to bring our daughter
into our lives. You told me that 'The perfect baby would
be matched to us'. I have to say that I wondered how that
could be possible at the time, but now I completely understand
what you were telling me and I completely agree!"
--A Florida Family
"When
I called ASIA, each staff person I talked to was friendly,
informative, helpful and organized. I wanted to talk to some
families that were previous ASIA families and I was given the
names and phone numbers of several families. The families I
talked to raved about ASIA and their adoption experiences.
ASIA had exceeded their expectations - especially those who
had used other agencies previously."
--A
Wisconsin Family
"ASIA
has been a trustworthy captain of our adoption process, and
we feel that the services provided were priceless. Communication
has been accurate, timely and accessible, delivered with genuine
sensitivity to our personal situation. Even though we had never
been abroad before, ASIA gave great directions and support
in making travel plans. We were a little anxious, but ASIA
listened very carefully to our concerns, answered every question,
and worked it all out in record time."
-- An Arizona Family
"We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your help throughout
the adoption process. The professionalism, attention to detail and general hard
work of your agency was greatly appreciated. It is obvious that you care about
what you are doing, you care about your clients and you care about the adopted
children. This overall attitude made this experience much less stressful and
more enjoyable for us. We particularly enjoyed being able to do some sightseeing
and enjoy the local cuisine."
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A Connecticut Family
"Very solid professional effort on all your parts. If there is ever anything
I can do in terms of talking to prospective clients about my great experience
with ASIA, please let me know."
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A Colorado Family
"We
are very happy with ASIA, which is each one of you! You have
been helpful and encouraging every step of the way. You have
been kind and answered all our questions, even if we do ask
them over and over again!"
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An Alaska Family
"The staff at ASIA was very responsive to our needs. Clear directions were
provided every step of the way; our questions and concerns were always addressed
in a timely and sensitive manner."
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A New York Family
"Our
travel arrangements were checked and okayed by ASIA before
we made reservations. Our documents were checked (and rechecked!)
prior to leaving. And, we had two paperwork sessions in China
to make sure everything was perfect. And, it was! The actual
trip to China was wonderful! I don't ever remember wanting
to return to a country more than I want to return to China."
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An Oregon Family
"Thank you for being the top-notch organization that you are. You are our
Chinese/American bouquet of year-long blossoms. Each adding your own unique qualities
and expertise. That combined, are a treasure to behold."
--
An Alaska Family
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