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America World is a Hague-accredited China adoption agency and has seen thousands of families travel to China to bring their children home. While in-country, our experienced guides provide have navigated the adoption process for our families since 1994, allowing America World families to focus on their children. Learn more about how to begin your Chinese adoption below. With over 4,600 children placed into forever families with the help of a staff of caring, loving professionals, America World's experience in…


Waiting Children in China

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REQUIREMENTS AT-A-GLANCE

China Adoption Timeline: 12 - 24 months average for waiting children
Children Ages for China Adoption: Boys/Girls, 8 months - 13 ½ years
Parents' Ages for China Adoption: 30 - 50* (* if both over 50, youngest parent no more than 50 yrs. older than child)
Marriage Requirements for China Adoption: 2 years (5 years if divorced); single women accepted
Estimated China Adoption Expenses: $31,000 - $45,000
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CCAA Confirms February Referral Matching Dates

By Josh Miller | February 9, 2011

The CCAA has confirmed that families who were logged in through June 2, 2006 received referrals in the February referral group. AWAA will post a full China program update for the month of February with updated referral information, wait times, and other important information.

China Waiting Children Program Monthly Prayer Focus

By Josh Miller | February 9, 2011

“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.†– Matthew 18:20 Each morning the staff at the America World corporate office gather together to pray as an agency as we lift up the waiting children, our families, the countries we work with, and our daily…

Referral Updates & Chinese New Year Celebrations

By Josh Miller | February 3, 2011

China Program Referrals Congratulations to the 3 families who received referrals on February 2nd!  All of the little girls are currently located in the Guangdong province.  Please join us in congratulating these families and praying for them as they prepare to travel. We will post a full China program update outlining current referral matching dates…