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China 2009


CCAA has finished the review of dossiers logged-in up to July 31, 2009. CCAA has matched referrals for families logged-in up to May 10, 2006.

Three families returned home in March 2010. Four families will be traveling around June 2010. Five more families will be traveling in August 2010. We are now awaiting referrals for our May 18, 2006 LID families.

Visit some blogs of family trips to China:

Journey to Charlie

Sarah's Story

Journey to Jenny

Caroline Mei
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Tianna Rose

Ava Belle


If you are interested in being considered for a waiting child from China, please contact our office. We are currently waiting for NSN referrals for our April 4, 2006 LID families.

Fee Increases
As of Jan. 1, 2009, the orphanage donation fee in China will be raised from $3,000 USD to 35,000 RMB (approximately $5,100 USD).

The CCAA dossier application and translation fee has been raised from $960 to $1,050 for all dossiers sent to CCAA from June 1, 2008.

Visa application fees for entry into China have are now $150 per application.

I-600-A and I-800-A Extensions
Please contact this office as soon as possible if your I-600-A or I-800-A approvals will expire within the next three or four months to get started on renewal.
Host Exchange Students from China
Forte International Exchange Assoc. currently has students waiting to be placed in US homes. Click here to read more (PDF file)
Ethiopia Adoption News Update

Ethiopia Adoptions

Ethiopia adoptionNew Beginnings cooperates with Children’s Home Society and Family Services (CHSFS) for the Ethiopian Program. CHSFS is sponsoring a comprehensive program providing services for the child and birth mother in Ethiopia. It will take up to four months to complete the home study and prepare the Dossier. From submitting a complete dossier, it will take up to nine months for a referral. There is no gender preference for first time parents; however, the time for a referral can be shorter if there is a preference for a boy or no gender preference. Once you have accepted the referral it is approximately 10 weeks before placement. The program is open to single and married applicants. You must be under 50 to be considered for an infant. Families can travel to adopt their child or arrange for an escort. If you travel, you can stay the CHSFS Guest House where meals are provided. For more information on Children’s Home Society and Family Services visit their website at www.childrenshomeadopt.org.

Click here for Ethiopia Adoption Costs