bulletNOTICE OF STANDARDIZA TION OF ADOPTION APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION PRESENTED BY FOREIGN ADOPTION APPLICANTS
bulletNOTICE OF STANDARDIZATION OF POST PLACEMENT REPORT OF THE ADOPTED CHILDREN

NOTICE OF STANDARDIZA TION OF ADOPTION
APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION PRESENTED BY
FOREIGN ADOPTION APPLICANTS

In accordance with the relevant provisions of the"Adoption Law of the people s Republic of China" and the "Implementation Measures on the Adoption of Children by Foreigners in the people s Republic of China," the requirements concerning applications and accompanying documentation submitted by foreign adoption applicants to China Center of Adoption Affairs are as follows:

A.The following documents should be submitted:

  1. Adoption Application;
  2. Birth Certificate;
  3. Marital Status Certificate;
  4. Certificates of profession ,Income and property;
  5. Health Examination Certificate;
  6. Certificate of Criminal or No-criminal Record;
  7. Home Study Report;
  8. Certificate of Child Adoption Approval by the competent department of the adopter s country of constant residence;
  9. Copy of Applicant's passport.

The above-mentioned documents except for the copy of the applicant's passport, should be notarized by the notary public or notary agency of the adopter s country of constant residence and authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the agency authorized by the Ministry of Foreign affairs of the country of the adopter's constant residence, and by the Embassy or Consulate of the people's Republic of China in the country concerned.

In addition each adoption applicant should also submit two full-faced photos and several other photos reflecting the family s life.

B.Specific contents of the eight required documents are as follows:

  1. Adoption Application:

Each applicant should write a personal letter of application. The adoption application should be completed by the applicant in his/her own words. Form letters prepared by adoption agencies are NOT acceptable. The contents of the adoption application must include the following:
bulletName. date of birth, birth place and nationality of the applicant(s):
bulletReasons for adoption;
bulletA statement of intent to adopt a Chinese child , as well as any requests or requirements regarding the child to be adopted;
bulletThe adopter should promise not to abandon or adopted child , promise that the adopted child will enjoy the same rights as their own biological children, and promise to raise and educate the adopted child to grow healthily;
bulletThe adoption applicant should personally sign his/her name. In the case of a married couple. Both spouses should personally sign their names.

2.Birth Certificate:
bulletAdoption applicants should submit their birth certificates issued by the department in charge of household registration or by the department of registration of civil affairs in their birth place;
bulletIf no such department exists, the applicant should provide a copy of the original birth certificate notarized by the local notary public or notary agency;
bulletThe birth certificate should include the applicant's name ,sex, date of birth , place of birth and parents ' names;

3.Marital Status Certificate:
bulletA married couple should provide their marriage certificate issued by the department concerned in their place of marriage;
bulletSingle adopters must submit a document attesting to single status. Applicants who are divorced must submit their divorce decree(s). And for the bereft spouse, a death certificate must be submitted.

4.Certificates of Profession , Income and Property:

Each applicant should submit certificates of profession, income, and family assets respectively.
bulletEach adoption applicant should submit a certificate of profession issued by his /her employer, The certificate must include the applicant s position. the length of time employed and annual salary denominated in his/her country s currency;
bulletIf the adoption applicant himself/herself is an employer, the certificate of profession and income should be submitted by a certified public accountant; if the adoption applicant himself/herself is an accountant, the certificate of profession and annual income should be submitted by another certified public accountant;
bulletThe family asset certificate should be completed by filling in the "Financial Statement" form attached (Form1).

5.Health Examination Certificate:
bulletFor the health examination certificate, each adoption applicant should submit a completed "General Physical Examination for Adoption" form attached (Form2);
bulletThe medical report of the adoption applicant will be considered valid if it is sent to the China Center of Adoption Affairs within six months of the date of issuance.

6.Certificate of Criminal or No-criminal Record:
bulletEach adoption applicant must submit a certificate issued by local police authorities indicating whether the applicant has any criminal record. The certificate must be signed by a police officer:
bulletIf the adoption applicant has lived overseas away from his/her country of constant residence for one year of more during the last five years, the applicant must submit a Corresponding certificate the applicant has any criminal record in the overseas locality;
bulletThe certificate of criminal or no-criminal record continues to be valid if it is sent to the China Center of Adoption Affairs within six months of the date of issuance.

7.The Home Study Report:
bulletThe Home Study Report must describe in detail: The applicants' motivations and reasons for adopting. The report must clearly state whether the applicant has children. including any children from previous marriage(s) or any other adopted children. The report must also clearly state any conditions the applicant places on the adoption, including whether special needs children are acceptable (and indicating what kind of special needs). and whether older children are acceptable.
bulletThe adoption applicant s family background, including the applicant s education. experience and his/her relationship with parents and siblings.
bulletWhether the applicant has a history of alcoholism, substance abuse, pilferage, domestic violence. child abuse or other harmful behavior or has a criminal record or any penalty meted out :
bulletThe health status of the adoption applicant should be stated strictly according to the facts. Which include whether the applicant suffers from mental or psychological illness. or any unfavorable elements which would affect the bringing up of the child. The health certificate should be supplied by licensed doctors in connection with the conditions mentioned above.
bulletAs to the family income status, the home study should reflect the adopter s income as things really are, including annual salary, benefits from investments, interest income. and the family's fixed assets.
bulletThe marital status of the adoption applicant should include the following:
what is the status of relationship between husband and wife? If there were previous marriages, the number of divorces and causes should be written down in the home study.
bulletThe adoption applicant should decide who shall act as guardian for the child in the event of a debilitating accident or health problem, or premature death of the applicants. What will be the commitment on the part of the guardian?
bulletAny situation in which other families or others who are not family members live together with the adoption applicants should be explained; in the case of a single adopter who has cohabitant(s) other than a family member(s), the single adopter should give resons for the cohabitation and ensure that the single adopter is not homosexual.
bulletThe community environment in which the applicant lives should be described in the study. in particular, the attitude toward accepting children from other cultures and ethnic groups.
bulletThe home study should be investigated and completed by a certified licensed social worker. The social worker should provide an assessment as to whether the applicant is qualified to adopt as well as suggestions for the adoption.

8.Certificate of China Adoption Approval (by the competent department of the adopter s country of constant residence.)

The adoption applicant should submit a certificate of effective approval issued by the adopter s country of constant residence. approving of his/her t ravel to China for adoption. (For example. in the U.S. this is the INSI-171H Form.)

This notice shall come into effect on October1.1998.

FINANCIAL STATEMENI
for
(first & last names of each adoption parent)

Applicants names:

Annual Income: This Year Last Year
Self/wife =$
Self/Husband =$
Other Annual income: Self/wife =$
Self/Husband =$
Life Insurance: Self/wife =$
Self/Husband =$
ASSETS:

VALUE
Vehicles $
Personal Property $
Real Estate: Residence $
Other $
Stocks/Bonds $
Savings Account(s) $
Checking Account(s) $
Other Investment $

                

$

                

$          

               

$

TOTAL ASSETS: (Not including income & insurance)    $

LIABILITIES: MONTHLY PAYMENT: TOTAL OWED:
Credit Cards $ $
Bank Loans $ $
Home Mortgage $ $                 

TOTAL LLABILITIES:                                 $
NET WORTH:                                                   $

I/We attest that the above information is an accurate summary of my/our assets, liabilities and other information.

                                     
Signature Signature

NOTES TO REMEMBER:

  1. Please type. Do not handwrite.
  2. This is merely a guide to help you. Please adjust it for your specific assets and liabilities.

GENERAL OHYSICAL EXAMINATION
FOR ADOPTION APPLICANT

TO EXAMINING PHYSICIAN:
In evaluating the applicant, this agency and the China Center of Adoption Affairs must be guided by your medical findings as reported on this from. Thank you for your assistance, please print or type all information. Note "N/A" of " none" if applicable. Please do not leave blank.

Applicant's Name:                                             DOB:                 
Address:                                                                                          

Medical History:

No Yes Time Result
Have you ever had Tuberculosis?                                                          
Tumor?                                                        
Heart disease?                                                        
Liver disease?                                                        
Sexual disease?                                                        
Neuropathy?                                                        
Mental disease?                                                        
Other communicable disease?                                                         
Alcoholism or abuse of substance?                                                         
Any genetic disease?                                                              
Any operations?                                                              

PHYSICAL EXAMINATTON:
Date of exam:           Height:          weight:          Blood pressure:            
Vision:                            Hearing:                                                                      
Heart:                                 Liver:                        Lung:                                      
Lymph:                                Thyroid:                                                                    
Nerve system:                    Uroscope:                                                                
Blood test:                        HIV:                                                                         
What is your assessment on the patient's fertility/infertility?
                                           
Is the patient taking any medication?                                                        PHYSICIAN'S STATEMENT:
Signed:                                   MD License No.                  Date:                       
Physician's name:(print clearly)                                                               
Address:                                                                                                                

NOTICE OF STANDARDIZATION OF POST PLACEMENT
REPORT OF THE ADOPTED CHILDREN

Respected Adoption Agencies,

Since China's unfolding of the work of placing out children for foreign adoption , many Chinese children have been adopted by foreign families. After the adoption of Chinese children by foreign families, many adoption agencies have attached great importance to the follow-up service of the post placement and paid attention to timely feedback the life and upbringing of the adopted children abroad. However, some adoption agencies have not fed any information about the adopted children back to the Center, some have only sent back photos and brief account of the adopted children. In order to further render good service to china's placement of children for foreign adoption, so as to ensure the legitimate rights of the adopted children from our country , it is necessary to standardize the feedback materials of the adopted children. The requirements for the standardization of the feedback materials are as follows:

A.The contents of the feedback materials include:

The name of the adopted child (the original Chinese name and present given name), date of birth, the latest photos (at least two), the name of the welfare institute placing out the child for adoption, and the health status of the child at the time of adoption;

Adoption parents's names, address and the name of the adoption organization which they have entrusted;

The date they came to China for the adoption and the document number of "Notice of Coming to China for Adoption";

Post Placement Report, the contents of which include the latest information of the adopted child, i.e., physical stamina, intellectual development, health status, the treatment for the sick and disabled children, the attachment and adaptation of the child to the family, education and naturalization etc.

B.The feedback report should be written by the social worker who is entrusted by the adoption organization concerned through family visits.

C.At least two post placement reports should be submitted to the China Center of Adoption Affairs , one within a period of six months after the child was adopted and brought back home ,the other one within another six months period after the first report.

D.The feedback materials, apart from written report and photos mentioned above, may also include audio records or video tapes. The written materials should be translated into Chinese.

E.For the convenience for file, feedback materials of each child should be compiled separately.

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China Center of Adoption Affairs
June 17,1998