【Get to know Taiwan】History and Changes of adoption in Taiwan
I recently had opportunities to know a few adopted adults whom were placed for international adoption from 1975 to 1984. When I listened to their life stories, I was reminded the history and changes of adoption in Taiwan for past 40 years. Adoption work in Taiwan experienced a few major changes to reach the today’s professionalism. Before 1985, adoption relationship in Taiwan was established once the relinquishing party and the adopting party signed a written agreement and registered it at the household registry office. After 1985 up to now, this adoption agreement has to be petitioned to the court for approval. After it is granted, then the adoption can be registered at the household registry office. In 1993, in order to protect children and youth’s rights more, the court “shall” order adoption investigation before approving petition of adoption. This proactive and thorough act is aimed to avoid children trafficking from happening. In 2003, Child and Youth Welfare A...