Adopting from China?

Question

After researching the state of the orphanages and many female Chinese orphans (many die in the orphanages), my fiancee and myself have decided that we would be much more fulfilled adopting a child from China as our second or third child, rather than adopting domestically, which is in no way an ideal situation, but where welfare is guaranteed.

I've researched a little on the process, from what I've seen it should cost somewhere between 15,000-25,000. Is this accurate?

Also, what should we expect in the adoption process, at what intervals do reports need to be taken and such?

Thanks for any information you guys have!

Answer 1

Depends where you are.

I know someone in Australia who invested $25,000 & 2 years, with lots of 'homework' and constant Aus. gov. review. Their reward was a beautiful daughter.