About The Children
Children waiting for families in China Hong Kong are typically difficult to place domestically. These children have a moderate degree of special needs such as developmental delays or substance exposure in utero. Children may have medical conditions such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism or complex medical conditions. Many of the children are older and have come from hard backgrounds. Primary religion in China Hong Kong Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
Eligibility

Travel and Time Frame
Travel
Adopting from China Hong Kong is a one trip process about 7 days long. Children return to the USA with their families with a formal guardianship. After a period of 6 months, the family must finalize their adoption through their state court and pursue citizenship for their child.Time Frame
Most families will pursue a child from the waiting child list after their home study is completed and approved. Official referral of an identified child will take approximately 4-8 months after a valid dossier is submitted to the SWD (Social Welfare Department) in China Hong Kong.Procedures to be granted guardianship and to leave the country with your child take roughly 4-9 months.

ADOPTION PROCESS
CHI has worked in India since 1975. We have professionals in India, as well as our U.S. staff ready to assist you through all the adoption steps. Please contact us for a conversation about your adoption.

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