Application Letter

The Application Letter for your dossier is very important, as the Application Letter is the one place you can "talk" to the CCAA and tell them why you want to adopt from China. You may describe your activities, lifestyle, and specify the age of child you'd like to adopt. There are some specifics that you'll need to stick to, but feel free to personalize the letter and make it your own. Use your own wording in the letter and make it heartfelt. Remember, you are trying to promote yourself to the Chinese officials and make them see what wonderful parents you would be.

• The letter should be typed and addressed to "The Officials of the China Center of Adoption Affairs".
• Your letter should not be more than one and a half pages.
• DATE your letter.
• Make sure your letter expresses these points:
• The full name (first, middle, and last), date of birth, and birthplace for each parent.
• State country of citizenship (i.e., I am a United States citizen) for each parent.
• The reason(s) you wish to adopt from China. When discussing the reasons for why you chose to adopt from China , please remember to be respectful, courteous, positive, and, most importantly, humble in your reasons. Avoid the negative or political aspects of the process, such as the number of abandoned children, as that is a very sensitive subject.
• A statement of intent to adopt a Chinese child.
• State any requests or requirements regarding the child to be adopted, such as the age range, gender, and health of the child you want to adopt. Do not mention specific physical characteristics of the child you wish to adopt, such "round eyes, pretty, light skinned", etc. This is extremely offensive to the CCAA officials.
• Families who are requesting twins or a particular province should note their request in the Application Letter.
• You must include the following statements promising that:
• You will NOT abandon or abuse the adopted child.
• The child will enjoy the same rights as a biological child(ren)
• You will raise and educate the adopted child to be a healthy adult.
• You should personally sign the Application Letter. Both spouses must sign if married.

Applicants eligible to request an Expedited Referral should make their request in their application letter. Expedition is allowed for the following reasons:

• If you are willing to accept a child with special needs through our Waiting Child Program.
• At least one of the applicants was born in China.
• At least one of the applicants is currently working or studying and living in China for more than one year.
• If both of the parents of one or both applicants were born in China:
• You must send proof of birth for the parents who were born in China.
• You may use a copy of their Passport, Citizenship papers, or Birth Certificate from China.