Local Adoption: Hong Kong
Currently, all local adoptions are handled by the Adoption Unit of the Social Welfare Department.
According to the Adoption Unit of the Social Welfare Department, those most likely to be successful in an adoption application would be:
At least 25 years old and mature enough to make a lifelong commitment to adopt a child and to take up parental responsibilities.
In good physical and mental health without serious illness or disability and thus be able to raise a child to independence.
Reasonably educated, preferably to Primary 6 (i.e. Grade 6) standard, in order to provide the necessary guidance to the child.
With steady employment and financial sufficiency and a stable accommodation to bring up a child.
A married couple in a stable marriage to provide the child with a stable, loving home and has no criminal record.
An Overview of the Step-By-Step Guide on the Assessment
Assessment on the suitability of adoption applicants is provided by the Adoption Unit of the Social Welfare Department at no cost. The general steps are as follows:
If you are residing in Hong Kong and wish to adopt a child from Hong Kong, please contact the Adoption Unit of the Social Welfare Department for more information.
If you are interested in knowing more about adoption support, please email adoption@motherschoice.org or call (852) 2537-2285.
Intercountry Adoption
At this point, Mother’s Choice is working with the following three agencies in the United States of America to help recruit loving, committed families for the waiting children with special needs in Hong Kong.
If you reside in any of the following countries and would like to adopt a child with special needs from Hong Kong, please contact the International Social Service Hong Kong Branch for information:
- Australia
- Canada
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- United Kingdom
