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Who are the Children in need of Adoption?
  • Those are children below 18 years old who are wards of the Director of Social Welfare of HKSAR and are legally eligible for adoption. Their birth parents hope to give a family to their children through adoption as they are unable to take care of their children for various reasons like being mentally ill and mentally handicapped, having history of drug addiction or being unmarried.
  • Children awaiting adoption are wards of the Director of Social Welfare of HKSAR, and receiving care from different children’s homes or foster homes. These children have the same needs as any other children for family life and to thrive in a caring and nurturing environment.
Service Content
  • Adoption briefing sessions
  • Individual consultation service
  • Family assessment on the applicant
  • Preparation workshop before adoption
  • Support activities for adoptive families
Eligibility Criteria for Prospective Adoptive Parents
  • at least 25 years old and mature enough to make a life-long commitment to adopting a child;
  • having good physical and mental health without serious illness / disability and are thus able to raise the adopted child till independence;
  • reasonably educated (preferably having completed secondary education);
  • having stable employment and financial sufficiency, and a stable accommodation for bringing up an adopted child;
  • have resided in Hong Kong for 12 months or more so as to get familiar with the social environment and community resources, and can stay for a continual period of 12 months or more to complete the adoption process;
  • married couples with stable marriage (at least married for 3 years); single applicant should have sufficient child care ability and other support.
Remarks: Any individual related to or associated with Po Leung Kuk will not be given any privilege or priority in adoption.
Application Procedure
Completion of Adoption Process
  • Po Leung Kuk will complete all necessary adoption procedures including successful matching of an adoptive child and post adoption services until an adoption order is granted and the applicants require no other service from Po Leung Kuk.
Termination of Service
  • The applicants decide to stop the adoption proceedings after discussing the matter thoroughly with social workers.
  • The applicants are found not suitable for adoption.
Fee Charging
  • For interested parties, please contact Po Leung Kuk directly for enquring fee charges.
  • Other agencies for application (only choosing one agency for application at one time):
    1. Adoption Unit of Social Welfare Department
    2. Mother’s Choice
    3. International Social Service Hong Kong Branch

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