Hong Kong

Waiting Children in Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, children with moderate to severe special needs, older children, sibling groups, or children with difficult family backgrounds are waiting for their forever families. These children receive excellent medical care and are nurtured in loving environments, but their need for a permanent family is urgent. Adoption between the US and Hong Kong is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention, ensuring that all adoptions meet the necessary requirements.

Special Needs Adoption
International Adoption

Adopting from Hong Kong

Hopeful adoptive parents looking to welcome a child from Hong Kong are urgently needed, especially those open to adopting children with special needs, older children, or sibling groups. All adoptive parents must meet Hong Kong’s criteria for adoption to be considered for a match. If you're unsure about your eligibility, contact an adoption specialist who can help determine the right fit for your family and answer your questions. Gladney’s Hong Kong Team is here to guide you through every step of the process.

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Hopeful adoptive parents are required to complete a foreign dossier.

Hong Kong Adoption Program

Hong Kong has a stable and well-established Hague adoption program. Gladney works with several partners. Our Hong Kong partners share files of eligible waiting children with our agency. We then share requested files with potential families who have an approved (or soon-to-be-approved/recently expired) home study report. Once a decision is made, the family will update their home study (if required) and complete their dossier to submit to the partner for further assessment.

Eligibility guidelines may be flexible for families adopting waiting children. Contact an adoption specialist to learn about the children we are currently advocating for.

Children adopted from Hong Kong will enter the US on an IH-4 visa. Adoptions are finalized in the United States after required post-placement visits and reports are approved by Hong Kong. Families will finalize the adoption through their local family court system.