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China Corner
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)
Korea Adoption News Update

Korea Adoptions

Korean AdoptionPlease note: we are currently taking a limited number of new applications for the Korea program. Please call the office at 516-747-2204 for more information.

New Beginnings has successfully placed children directly from Eastern Social Welfare Society (ESWS) since our founding in 1985. Adoptions from Korea have a well deserved reputation for excellence. Eastern Social Welfare Society’s operation in Korea is extensive. Many birth mothers live in a Mother’s Home where they are counseled and cared for during pregnancy. After delivery, the child is cared for in the Love the Children’s Hospital at Eastern. Then the child is placed in a foster home where he or she is loved and nurtured. At about nine to twelve months of age, the child is ready to be escorted to the United States to be placed with a permanent family.

The level of service and the commitment of Eastern Social Welfare Society is very high. The medical care is excellent and the medical information is full and complete. However, we do see referrals of children that have medical concerns. Although this is true for all programs, it is more prevalent in the Korean Program. The indicated problem would not rise to the level of special needs, but it can cause anxiety for the adopting family. New Beginnings will be able to keep the length of time for Korean adoptions to 18 to 24 months.

Korean AdoptionFor families selecting the Korean Program, you will be working closely under the supervision of Cathy Danowski, Korean Program Director. She will assist and guide you through the adoption process.

The Korean Program is premier in international adoption. For families that fit within the requirements of the program, Korea adoption should be seriously considered.

Click here for more details about our Korea adoption program or contact us for more information.

Click here for Korea Adoption Costs