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Hong
Kong Adoption
Hong Kong is a unique area controlled by the government
of China. Established as the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region (SAR) of China on 1 July 1997. Governed
by a "one
country, two systems" formula. The country
is a series of islands
roughly
6
times the size of Washington
DC.
Adopted children from Hong Kong are generally between
the ages of 2 and
8 years
old.
Most
of
the
children have
a medical
and/or developmental issue considered to be in the moderate-plus
range. It is uncommon, but occasionally a non-special needs
child will be adopted who was placed due to a family background
issue.
Most special needs children have a combination of issues.
Prospective adoptive parents will receive extensive background,
medical, social and developmental information along with pictures
and an occasional video prior to the adoption. Medical care in
Hong Kong is very modern and up-to-date.
The adoption process generally happens one of two ways. Either
the prospective parents have identified a child prior to beginning
the process or a traditional dossier and referral occur. Wait
times depend on the age of the child, but once a dossier is submitted,
prospective parents will wait approximately 5 to 8 months before
traveling. Travel is not required buy is often encouraged and
often is as brief as 5 days.
Singles are accepted.
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