How the New Eligibility Updates Could Help Singles
In international adoption, every country’s program has a unique set of eligibility regulations put in place by in-country authorities. These eligibility regulations determine everything from annual income requirements to acceptable health conditions that potential adoptive parents can or can’t have. For single applicants, these eligibility requirements also determine whether or not they are permitted to pursue a child’s adoption based on their single status.
Over the course of time, some countries have gone back and forth on whether or not to allow single applicants. China, however, has always been very welcoming of single women who are looking to grow their family through adoption as long as they meet the specific eligibility requirements set in place for single families.
Last week, China released updates for their adoption eligibility regulations, many of which are now more stringent than they were before. One area where the new updates allow for more flexibility than previously, however, is with single applicants!
The two most notable changes that have been made to the eligibility requirements for singles are the minimum age of the youngest child in the home, and the maximum age difference between the parent and the child being adopted.
Old Requirements for Singles:
- The youngest child in the home must be at least 6 years old prior to adopting
- There can be no more than a 45 year age difference between the parent and the child being adopted
New Requirements for Singles:
- The youngest child in the home must be at least 3 years old prior to adopting
- There can be no more than a 50 year age difference between the parent and the child being adopted
While many of the other updated regulations have made it more difficult for countless families to pursue their dream of adoption, we’re so hopeful that this new flexibility for single applicants will open a window of possibility. If are considering beginning your adoption journey and you would like to speak to one of our adoption specialists to review all eligibility information, please contact GWCA today!
Resources
- See the full list of updates to China’s eligibility regulations
- Learn more about Singles Adoption
- Learn more about adopting from China
- Visit the Waiting Child Photo Listing
I Found My Family!
Last year this sweet boy came to the United States with our Orphan Hosting program. While he was here, he spent four weeks living with an incredible family who advocated to help him find his forever family. Now we are DELIGHTED to announce that a family has begun submitting their paperwork to bring him home FOREVER!
It is so amazing to see another Orphan Hosting story turn into an adoption journey. Congratulations from all of us at GWCA and CAN, we’re so excited to follow the rest of your journey home!
Orphan Hosting Advocate Kids
There are still a few kids from our winter Orphan Hosting program who are in need of families. These kids have all spent time with families here in the United States, so we have much more information about the personalities and needs than would typically be available in our China Waiting Child adoption program.
If you’re interested in learning more about any of these kids, visit our China Waiting Child photo listing and select the option to show children who have “Participated in Winter Hosting.”
Resources
– Visit the Waiting Child Photo Listing
– Learn more about China Adoption
– Contact a China Adoption Specialist
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