Adopting a Child Internationally
Taiwan
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.
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