China's International Adoption Program
The Chinese government is mostly ending its international adoption program, impacting hundreds of families from the U.S. and around the world. The only exception will be for families adopting blood relatives' children in China.
Key Points
- China ends three-decade international adoption program
- Started due to one-child policy
- Over 160,000 children adopted by families abroad, half in the U.S.
- US State Department seeking clarification on policy change
Cons
- Devastating blow for families hoping to adopt from China