With the support of Taiwanese child welfare foundations: Chung Yi Social Welfare Foundation, and Cathwel Services, Gladney is able to work with families interested in adopting from Taiwan. All families will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

At this time, Gladney’s Taiwan program is primarily open to families interested in adopting a child who falls in the age range of 5 –9 years of age. Families who are interested in adopting children aged 3-5 years, should be open, and suitable, to adopt a child with some health issues. For families interested in considering adopting a sibling group, you must be able to demonstrate parent availability, access to resources, and suitability.

All families will be considered on a case-by-case basis and should meet the following criteria.

Marriage:

• Married heterosexual couples (singles are not eligible)
• Must be married a minimum of 2 years (in some cases must be married a minimum of 5 years, or prove committed relationship for 5 years)
• If there is divorce history, current marriage history increases 5 to 7 years

Age:

• Must be at least 25 years old
• Parents over 50 may be eligible to consider waiting children
  
• Must be at least 20 years older than the child to be adopted

Finances:

• Combined annual income must be at least $80,000
• Net Worth must be at least $80,000

Health:

• Must be healthy or have only minor health concerns
• BMI less than 36

Education:

• Minimum of high school education or GED/vocational equivalent

Citizenship:

• At least one applicant must be a US citizen

History:

• No alcohol abuse within the past ten years; no history of drug abuse
• No history of child abuse, sexual abuse, or domestic violence
• No criminal violations within the past ten years

To learn more about adopting from Taiwan, please request one of Gladney's free, comprehensive Adoption Information Packets. Make your request on-line or by calling 817-813-6641.