CASI Foundation for Children, Inc.
CHINA SPECIAL NEEDS ADOPTION PROGRAM
This Program is currently pending. We are not accepting applications at this time.
CASI is a Hague Accredited Agency.
More than 70% of the orphans in China are considered special needs, due to mental or physical disabilities. Conditions range from mild and correctable to severe disabilities.
CASI is given information about a specific group of special needs children to find families for. To date, approximately 80% of CASI's Special Need Children are with loving and permanent adoptive families!
The CASI Special Children China yahoo group has been formed for families interested in adopting a child from CASI's China waiting child program. Join the group today!
GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
Parent Eligibility: Parents must be 30 years old and must be married or together for at least two years. At least one parent must be a United States citizen. **Parent assessment questionnaire must be completed before application. For eligibility questions please, please click here.
Length of Adopt Process: Average length is about 11-12 months from application to travel.
Children Needing Homes: Children of all ages, with minor to severe disabilities. To see current waiting children, please visit our waiting child's page.
Travel Requirements: One trip that is 10-14 days. At least one parent is required to travel, and it is highly recommended that both parents travel.
PRE-ADOPTION EDUCATION
Adoptive families are required to attend 10 hours of training on issues related to the adoption of children with special needs.
CASI CHINA IN-COUNTRY COORDINATORS
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Jane: Travel Guide, Michael: Travel Guide, and Melody: Travel Coordinator