Some Common Questions
Taiwan
1. What is the age range of children eligible for adoption from Taiwan?
The youngest children eligible for international adoption from Taiwan are typically aged 3-5 years old, with many elementary and middle school-aged children also waiting for adoptive families.
2. Are there children with special needs waiting for adoption in Taiwan?
Yes, many children eligible for adoption from Taiwan have identified health, socio-emotional, or learning issues.
3. How does Gladney support children waiting for adoption in Taiwan?
Gladney's Superkids teams conduct developmental screenings and collaborate with local partners to assess and match children with potential adoptive families.
4. What are the eligibility criteria for adopting from Taiwan?
Hopeful adoptive parents must be married heterosexual couples or meet specific criteria, including age, financial stability, health, education, and a clean background.
5. Do single applicants qualify to adopt a child from Taiwan?
No, single individuals are not eligible to adopt children from Taiwan.
6. What is the first step in the adoption process for families interested in adopting from Taiwan?
The first step in the adoption process is to attend an informational session and orientation provided by Gladney.
7. What documentation is required for the adoption process?
Families must submit a variety of documents, including background clearances, reference letters, and a completed home study report.
8. How long does the court process take for adoptions from Taiwan?
The court process typically takes about six months and involves one court hearing and two court rulings.
9. What happens after the final court ruling for adoption in Taiwan?
After the final court ruling, families will be notified of travel dates to Taiwan to meet their child and complete the finalization of the adoption.
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Waiting Children
Waiting Children Asia is a Gladney program that places babies, toddlers and older children with medical needs from Taiwan. Also available for adoption are older (6+ years of age) children who are healthy. View Profiles
Superkids
Superkids is a humanitarian aid and child advocacy program at the Gladney Center for Adoption that provides developmental screenings, caregiver trainings and adoption advocacy on behalf of Taiwanese orphans. Learn More