We are currently seeing families coming home with children age 2-6 with moderate to significant medical special needs as well as with children 6 or older with minor to moderate medical special needs. Many of the files for children we receive are 5-10 years old with a range of medical special needs. We rarely see families matched with sibling groups.

Families can learn about a child on the waiting child portal or directly through our Matching Specialist. Families then submit their matching request to Mother’s Choice.  Mother’s Choice holds a matching meeting to choose the family in the best interest of the child. Many families may be considered for one child. The final matching decision is made by the Social Welfare Department in Hong Kong after the family’s dossier has been submitted and reviewed.

The process of adopting from Hong Kong is estimated to take approximately 2 – 3 years. This timeframe may vary based on family’s openness to age and medical special needs as well as paperwork and process time frames.

Families will travel to Hong Kong for approximately one week. The trip consists of a gradual bonding time, transfer of the child’s physical custody and cultural experiences. Lifeline has an amazing partner, called Mother’s Choice who walks alongside families each step of the way and provides support and translation services during your stay in Hong Kong. Families will enter a 6-month post-placement period upon returning home before the adoption can be finalized.