Requirements for Adoption from China

AGE: Parents must be between the ages of 30-50 to adopt from China.

MARITAL STATUS: The China Adoption program accepts married couples only. Couples must be married a minimum of 2 years. If either spouse has had a past divorce, the couple must have been married at least 5 years.

BMI (Body Mass Index): No greater than 40.

CHILDREN: Other children living in the home must be at least twelve months of age at the time of application. If there are more than 2 children currently in the home, a prescreening process will be conducted.

INCOME: $30,000 minimum income if first child. $10,000 for each additional family member. Must have at least $80,000 in assets.

EDUCATION: Both parents must have a high school dipolma.

HOME STUDY: ABC Adoption is required to complete the home study for the China Special Needs and China Adoption programs (A home study is valid for one year).

RELIGION/SPIRITUAL BELIEFS: Each couple must indicate their religion and/or spiritual beliefs.

INFANT CPR CLASSES: Each couple will be required to attend a Certified Infant CPR Class and submit a statement of attendance for each session. If adopting a child over 3 years of age, you may substitute an adult CPR class.

SMOKING: ABC believes that smoking in the home is a threat to the health of a child.

FAMILY CARE LEAVE: If both parents plan to continue working, a six (6) week leave after placement must be taken to care for the child. This responsibility may be taken by one parent or shared between them.