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Facts about China adoptions By Steve Mellon In recent years, the number of American families adopting children from China has increased dramatically, from only a handful in the early 1990s to more than 3,500 in 1997. Prospective parents must meet federal and state requirements for adoption, as well as those set by China. Adoption laws in other countries can and often do change quickly. In China, for example, the minimum age for an adoptive parent dropped from 35 to 30 in November. It's important to deal with a reputable agency that can keep you up-to-date and help you through the process. A listing of agencies, and other information about Chinese adoption, can be found at a Web site sponsored by Families with Children from China (fwcc.org). A local chapter called Three Rivers FCC can be accessed through this site. Another helpful group is RainbowKids.com, "An Online International Adoption Publication." Their site (www.rainbowkids.com) offers information from a number of countries.
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