CCAI’s Taiwan adoption program is a beautiful child-centered program that welcomes prospective families prepared to adopt a child or siblings with medical needs!
Complete a Medical Conditions Checklist with your Application to help CCAI know more about your adoption expectations!
CCAI’s Taiwan adoption program began in 2016 when our Taiwanese orphanage partner Cathwel invited CCAI to join efforts in finding loving families for Taiwan’s most vulnerable children.
CCAI is known for having an extensive network of prepared adoptive families open to children’s medical and emotional needs, so it was a great fit!
CCAI and Cathwel mutually support families through an ethical, transparent, and child-centered process. CCAI’s Taiwan program is running smoothly!
Child Age Range: Usually 5-14 years (children 1-5 years less common)
Sibling Groups: Yes
Marriage Length: 5+ years preferred
Single Women: Yes, though single applicants are typically only accepted if no other married candidates request to be considered for the same child(ren)
Expat Accepted: Yes, for those living in Taiwan only
In-Country travel: 1-2 trips, approximately one week in length each time (during COVID restrictions, each trip includes a required quarantine and self-health management period, extending each trip to approximately 2 weeks in length.)
Applicants should be between 28 to 50 years of age, although adoptive parents outside of this age range will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Married and single applicants are eligible to apply to adopt through Cathwel Orphanage, though married applicants are preferred.
Preference is given to smaller families/childless couples.
Youngest child in the home preferred to be 3+ years.
One year or more between previous placements/births and completion of home study for current adoption preferred.
Application
5 business days
Approved Home Study
Approximately 8 -10 weeks
Child Match
Approximately 8 – 15 weeks*
*This part of the process can be repeated as many times as necessary until the orphanage approves a match.
Dossier
Approximately 2 – 4 months
Taiwanese Adoption Authority Approval
Approximately 8 – 10 month
Travel to Taiwan
Approximately two weeks each trip, with one to two trips required
Post Adoption Services and Adoption Validation
The orphanage requires 9 reports over seven years. The 3 to 12 month reports must be completed by the home study agency while the remaining reports are self-reported by the adoptive family.
Successful completion of 12+ parent training hours which meets the requirements of the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption and CCAI. All Parent Training is covered in CCAI fees.
We strongly suggest that all families initially plan on two 2-week trips to Taiwan, so they are prepared for both. If a first trip is required (the decision rests with a judge who processes the adoption in court), both parents should plan to meet and spend a bonding period with the child before attending the court hearing where your request to adopt a specific child(ren) is approved.
Typically, within 2-3 months of a court-finalized adoption in Taiwan, your family will travel to Taiwan to bring home your newly adopted child. During this trip, you will spend precious time bonding with your child(ren) and obtaining the child’s U.S. visa from AIT (the American Institute in Taiwan).
Absolutely no hidden charges, no last minute surprises!
CCAI is proud to be a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable adoption agency. We strive to keep adoption affordable so more children will have the blessing of a loving and permanent family.
We are financially accountable to you as the American public and as an adoptive family. Our solemn promise is absolute integrity with no hidden charges or last-minute surprises.
Please select your state below for a clear and comprehensive list of the fees and expenses necessary to complete your Taiwan adoption:
Colorado
Florida, Georgia, Texas, Wyoming
All Other States
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To ensure maximum exposure and the best advocacy for the children still waiting to find their forever families, Cathwel’s partner agencies have access to all available children’s files. In that same respect, CCAI allows multiple families to review the same child(ren) ‘s files at any time.
Typically, each agency may submit only one family for consideration of a particular child or sibling group to Cathwel. The final match determination is made by Cathwel, who selects the adoptive family they feel will best meet the child’s specific needs.
At this time, no. CCAI only works with Cathwel for the placement of Taiwanese children, and as such, all children must be in Cathwel’s care to qualify for placement with a CCAI family.
Love without Boundaries has a comprehensive, informative, and educational guide for families considering adopting a child with medical/special needs.
Adopting a Child with Special Needs
The National Organization for Rare Diseases can also be a wonderful resource!
Families adopting from Taiwan must work with a Hague-accredited or COA-accredited home study agency to complete their home study report. If you are living in CO, FL, GA, TX, or WY, CCAI will be your home study provider. For all other states, please visit the link below to find a home study provider in your area.
CCAI requires 12+ parent training hours which meets the requirements of the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption.
Information from the Centers for Disease Control for those traveling to Taiwan.
Information on known health risks via the World Health Organization’s Country Profile for Taiwan..
| Expense | Amount | Pmt Method | Pay To | Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $250 | Check/ACH Withdrawal | CCAI | Application submission |
| Child Abuse Record Search | $35/Family | Check | CO Dept of Human Service | Application submission |
| IAAME Monitoring & Oversight Fee | $500 | Check/ACH Withdrawal | CCAI (Sent to IAAME) | After App Approval |
| First Program Fee (Includes Home Study) | $5,700 | Check/ACH Withdrawal | CCAI | After App Approval |
| CBI/FBI Fingerprint Search | $39.50 per person | Money Order | Colorado Bureau of Investigation | After App Approval |
| USCIS Filing & Fingerprinting | $775 plus $85/adult | Check/Money Order | US Dept. of Homeland Security | Upon I-800A submission |
| Dossier Preparation | Approx. $450-$900 | Check/Money Order | Secretary of State(s), Chinese Consulate(s) | As preparing Dossier |
| Second Program Fee | $5,050 | Check/ACH Withdrawal | CCAI | Dossier Submission |
| CCCWA Fee | $1,270 | Check/ACH Withdrawal | CCCWA via CCAI | Dossier Submission |
| Third Program Fee | $5,500 | Check/ACH Withdrawal | CCAI | Prior to receiving child match acceptance letter |
| CCCWA Post Adoption Translation Fee | $300 | Check/ACH Withdrawal | CCCWA via CCAI | Prior to receiving child match acceptance letter |
| Court Validation Deposit | $200 | Check | CCAI | Prior to receiving child match acceptance letter |
| Post Adoption Deposit (Refundable) | $450 | Check/ACH Withdrawal | CCAI | Prior to receiving child match acceptance letter |
| Visa to enter China | $140 (plus courier fee) | Check/Credit Card | Chinese Consulate via a courier/travel agency | Approximately one month before travel to China |
| US Domestic & International Airfare | $1,000 – $2,000 per traveler (adopted child over 2 requires full ticket) | Credit Card | A travel agency/airline of your choice | Approximately 7-10 days prior to China departure |
| In China Travel & Accommodations | Approx. $4,000-$4,400 for two adults | ACH Withdrawal | CCAI (wired to China) | Approximately 7-10 days prior to China departure |
| Adoption Registration and Notarization | $800 – $1,000 | Cash | Local government in China | In China |
| Orphanage Donation | (Voluntary) | Cash or Wire | Orphanage | In China |
| Child’s Passport | $100-$150 | Cash | Local passport agency | In China |
| Food | $700 – $800 per couple | Cash/Credit Card | Hotel(s), restaurant(s) | In China |
| Child Physical & Photo | $130-$150 | Cash | Clinic | In Guangzhou, China |
| Child U.S. Entry Visa | $325 | Cash or Check | U.S. Consulate | In China |
| Court Validation Fee | $167 | Check | County Court | After U.S. Return |
| Child’s Colorado Birth Certificate | $37.75 | Check | Colorado Vital Statistics Office | After U.S. Return |
| Lutheran Family Services | $250 | Check | Lutheran Family Services via CCAI | When Home Study is approved by CCAI |
