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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
very 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 or Taiwanese government
- Document
authentication
- Review
and compile adoption dossiers
- Submit
dossiers for translation, review and approval
- Referral
coordination 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' stays
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."
-- 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."
-- 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!"
-- 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."
-- 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."
--
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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