My Time Line

Many people have asked me how long it took for me to work my way though the bureaucratic maze in my quest to adopt from China. As a single I had to wait so long that I tried not to think about it. However, looking back now I realise that it took me close to 4 years. This was about 2 years longer than my education class (as I was a single applicant)

Over this period the waiting period increased from 6 months to ~18 months. Now this wait is anticipated to be closer to two years. It seems such a long time, but don’t let this deter anyone contemplating adoption. After all time passes anyway.

1. Information Night March 2003
2. Initial Application May 2003
3. Education Classes October 2003
4. Life Story & Country Project October 2003
5. Social Work Visits November to December 2003
6. Approval to adopt 1st March 2004
7. Very long wait (as a single)
8. File sent to China (LID) 19th August 2005
9. Allocation 6th November 2006
10. Notice to Travel NTT 8th December 2006
11. Depart Australia 22nd December 2006
12. I finally met my angel Camille 25th December 2006
13. Return to Australia 12th January 2007