Adoption from China

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International adoption from China is currently closed.

In September 2024, the Chinese government ceased intercountry adoption.

Standing up for children who need family through adoption is not always an easy path. But we stay committed to covering our families and the children we serve in prayer while trusting God to intercede and provide through these difficult decisions.

You can be a path to family for a child in China.

**Please note we are not currently accepting new applications for families interested in our China adoption program. If you are interested in another adoption program, please contact our inquiry team.*

Most children in need of adoption are between 0 to 8 years old.
75% of children in need of adoption are boys.
Families adopting from our China adoption program can select the gender of their adopted child.

Adopting from China:

Age of Parents
Married couples and single women between the ages of 30-55 may adopt a child from China. There must be no more than 50 years difference between the youngest parent and the adopted child.
Marital Status
Couples married at least two years are welcome to adopt.
Children in Family
Couples with five or fewer minor children and single women with two or fewer children are welcome to adopt in China. Youngest child must be 3 or older at the time dossier is logged.
Income
Families must have an income of at least $15,000 per person including the adopted child. A single person seeking to adopt must have a positive net worth of at least $100,000 and married couples must have a positive net worth of at least $80,000.
Criminal History
Applicants cannot have a history of felonies and no more than two misdemeanors in their lifetime. Misdemeanors will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Medical History
Applicants cannot have a past or current diagnosis of a communicable and/or life-threatening disease or other condition that impairs their ability to parent and/or the quality of life of a child. All other medical conditions will be considered on a case- by-case basis. Applicants must have a BMI of less than 40. Some applicants will need to complete a psychological evaluation.
STEP ONE
Once contracted with AGCI, your next steps are to begin your home study, education, and dossier.
STEP TWO
Once your dossier is registered, you will work with AGCI to identify a child and begin the referral process. Once the information on the child is received, you will have two weeks to make an informed decision about accepting the referral of the child or children matched with your family. Wait times vary depending on your family’s openness to age, number of children and identified specialized needs.
STEP THREE
Once the CCCWA officially approves your family–-the CCCWA will then issue a travel approval to finalize your adoption!
STEP FOUR
Parents travel to meet your child and finalize the adoption! In-country travel typically spans 12-14 days.
STEP FIVE
Welcome home! AGCI and China require post-adoption reports prepared by a licensed social worker to be submitted on the 3, 6, 12, and 24-month anniversaries of your child’s arrival into the U.S. Then reports submitted yearly until your child turns 18 completed by the parents. AGCI is here for support throughout your child’s life—connect with us at any time for ongoing support services!
There are so many ways to fund your adoption! You can learn more about AGCI-specific grants, adoption loans, and employee benefits and more by contacting one of our experienced Adoption Advisors!
AGENCY FEES
Application: This non-refundable fee covers the cost of a review of your application to confirm your eligibility for your desired program.
U.S. Agency*: Processing expenses for AGCI include, but are not limited to, personnel costs, administrative overhead, operational costs, staff training and education, state, federal, and international licensing and accreditations, oversight and supervision of cooperating agencies, post-adoption support services, communications and insurance. The agency fee covers AGCI’s cost to facilitate your adoption with agency and government officials in the United States and abroad.
*If adopting siblings, agency fees increase.
HOME STUDY AND POST-ADOPTION
Home Study Services: These fees cover the services needed to prepare and complete your adoption home study. These fees vary depending on your home study agency.
Post-Adoption Reports: These fees cover the cost for your home study agency to provide post-adoption visits and reports upon arrival home. These fees vary depending on your home study agency.
INTERNATIONAL FEES
These fees cover the cost of facilitating an international adoption in Burundi. These fees include, but are not limited to costs related to personnel, administration, training and education, legal fees, and communications associated with government and agency authorities, government fees, and care of your child prior to the completion of your adoption. (Due with completion of dossier and referral packet as indicated on fee schedule)
FEE DISCLOSURE
All fees paid to AGCI are paid in advance of service. AGCI fees are non-refundable and may not be waived. If services are terminated and a refund is due, all refunds will be processed within 60 days of withdrawal and/or closure of the adoption file upon receiving the Adoption Termination Contract.
ADDITIONAL & THIRD-PARTY EXPENSES
Additional or third-party expenses are outlined in the provided Fee Schedule.

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