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Can couples over the age of 50 adopt from Taiwan?

Couples between the ages of 50 and 55 years old must adopt a child age five years or older. Couples between the ages of 25 and 50 years can request a child of any age.

Are there any health conditions of adoptive parents that would prohibit them from adopting from Taiwan?

Adoptive applicants who have communicable diseases will not be permitted to adopt from Taiwan. Any other conditions require a doctor's letter stating that the applicant is fit to be an adoptive parent.

Is a DUI considered a crime in Taiwan that would prevent someone from being able to adopt?

DUI is considered a crime in Taiwan. Applicants will be considered on a case by case basis, depending upon when the incident happened and whether there have been any repeat offenses.

What kind of special needs do the Waiting Children in Taiwan have?

In Taiwan, children are considered special needs if they are over five years old or if they have conditions, such as exposure to abuse or neglect, low IQ or intelligence due to neglect, speech delays, physical delays or psychological issues due to early life traumas.

What kind of contact is there with the birth parents?

If we want to pursue a waiting child, do we have to choose one from the list?

Taiwan has two types of waiting child programs. You can either choose a child from the waiting child list, or you can submit your paperwork with a request for the age, gender and special needs you would consider and the Foundation will match you with an available child.

What types of children are available?

Currently, the Foundation has special needs children with developmental delays or healthy children over the age of 5 years, which are considered waiting children. They also have healthy children of all ages with no known special needs.

Do healthy children have any issues that we should be aware of, such as malnutrition or delays due to institutionalization?

So far the children receive very good care and do not have these types of issues.

How many visits with the social worker are required for Taiwan?

Can families with more than three children adopt from Taiwan?

The decision will be made based on a family's financial capacity to raise another child and whether they have room in their home.

Are families required to provide post adoption reports after the adoption?

Families will be required to provide post adoption reports completed by a social worker for five years after the adoption. In the first year, post placement reports are required at three, six and twelve months; after that one report per year is required. (This means seven reports over a five-year period.) The reports must be completed by licensed social workers or agencies through home visits.