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Wednesday, August 04, 2010

China to Change Adoption Policies

Four-year-old Kairissa was adopted from China in April. Her new home was in Tennessee. But now, law enforcement officials are saying that Kairissa was subjected to repeated physical abuse that eventually cost her her life.

Kairissa's story has prompted Chinese officials to revisit that nation's adoption policies

“In response to this latest incident, the China Center of Adoptive Affairs now plans to change their policies with American families, first by possibly stopping work with problematic agencies, then by increasing the number of post adoption supervisory visits.” [Source: WSMV-TV (TN)]

Currently, Chinese policy requires that adoption officials follow up with families six months after the adoption has been finalized. That time frame will be shortened. Additional changes are pending as well.


 

Labels: international, China

Posted By: Aspen Education Group

Comments:

Chelsea on 11/30/2010
Good point, Writergal. Those 6 mo. go by very quickly. When you add in developmental issues and behavioral issues that can come with this kind of adoption, it's important that everyone works as fast as they can to ensure a smooth adoption process.
Writergal on 9/6/2010
I agree that the adoption agency needs to be in contact and pro-actively talking with adoptive parents well before the 6 months limit. Many children adopted internationally have developmental issues that require additional assistance and precious time is lost if the agency is not counseling the family and working with them immediately upon their return to the United States.
Kensington on 8/23/2010
I think my own adoptive parents had six months of post-adoptive visits and interviews. It seems like a good amount of time for an agency to determine how things are going and if the child is in a healthy environment.