Sep 19, 2011
Good News for Your Adoption Paperwork
Post Adoption Reports:
We have good news: The CCCWA is not requiring that your post-adoption reports to be done by a Hague or COA accredited agency. So for families that already have a dosier in china you do not need to look for a new agency to complete your post-adoption reports.
Confused or Overwhelmed By Your Dossier Paperwork?
Give Tina a call at 314-812-1787 or email at Tina.Qualls@ChildrensHope.net when in doubt and she can help answer...
Aug 19, 2011
The Chinese Culture: Names, Beyond the Guide - Traveling in China, and More!
Names in China:
Western names and Chinese names are written in reverse order of each other. Namely (pun intended), Chinese names begin with the surname first. This flows out of the thought that being part of a group and showing respect to the family is most important; individual identity is less important. One of the two given names is typically "generation name". The generation name was usually, though not always, shared by all male or all female siblings of the same generation. The other was a personal name. For example, in the Zhang family, two brothers share the given name, Yi. Each also has a unique given name:
Zhang Yi Wah
Zhang Yi Rong
Two sisters will also share a common given name, Yu, which differs from the common name shared by their brothers...
Jun 29, 2011
Twelve Hours of Education Now Needed for Your Dossier
Waiting Children
This has been a wonderful week for waiting children. The CCCWA posted a new group of children and we were able to match 6 families. Now is the time to get on the list to be matched with a child with minor special needs.
Families Working on Their Dossier:
We want to remind you that if your dossier will not be done by the FIRST WEEK of SEPTEMBER you will have some additional requirements that will be required by the CCCWA.
- You will need a home study completed by a Hague or COA accredited agency.
- Parents must have a minimum of 12 hours of parent education...
Jun 17, 2011
Singles! Important Information for Your Dossier Creation
The following are additional dossier documents, not listed in your workbook, that are needed to complete your dossier.
- Letter stating that you are single and not homosexual. This letter must be notarized, state certified and authenicated.
- Divorced applicants must include a copy of their divorce decree, notarized, state certified and authenicated.
- Widowed applicants must include include a copy of their spouses death certificate, notarized, state certified and authenicated.
Children's Hope Reunion Picnic
Children’s Hope Reunion 2011 – July 9, 2011
It is time to register for the reunion. Follow the link
May 24, 2011
Join Us for the 2011 Reunion Picnic! This Year in Chicago
“The CCCWA has finished the review of the adoption application documents registered with our office before September 30 , 2010.”
“The CCCWA has finished the placement of children for the families whose adoption application documents were registered with our office before June 20, 2006.”
Children's Hope Reunion Picnic
Children’s Hope Reunion 2011 – July 9, 2011
It is time to register for the reunion. Follow the link for the online registration.
http://adopt.childrenshope.net/reunion/2011/
Apr 1, 2011
A Wonderful Day for Three Waiting Families!
Referrals!
Today was a wonderful day for the China Team. We receive 3 healthy referrals, 2 boys, 19 months and 10 months and 1 girl, 11 months. CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE THREE VERY EXCITED FAMILIES!
The CCAA Makes Several Announcements
MARCH 16TH: CCAA CHANGES THEIR NAME: China Centre for Children's Welfare and Adoption or CCCWA
MARCH 18TH: REQUIREMENTS OF GUARANTEE OF ADOPTED CHILDREN'S RIGHTS AND INTERESTS BY INTENSIVE PROTECTION MEASURES:
Effective October 1, 2011 for all dossiers submitted to the CCCWA
- ALL Home Studies must be completed by a Hague or COA accredited agency.
- Parents must have a minimum of 12 hours of parent education. This is to include more than online training. Parents must have training where they attend a class, lecture and some training on medical treatment for this we could use first aid and or cpr training. TRAINING MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE HOME STUDY.
- We will have to include notarized
Feb 18, 2011
An Opportunity for Parent Education!
CONNECTING YOUR FAMILY INSIDE AND OUT: - Webinar
Helpful advice on how to develop a stronger connection with your child. – Tuesday, March 8. 7pm-8pm Central Time.
Question and Answer Session : 8pm – 8:30 pm Central Time
Cost: $15 - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Secure parent-child attachments are essential to healthy child development, but often adoption can present challenges to the process.
Join world renowned attachment expert Dr. Dan Hughes...
