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You have two options:

1. Go through the regular program and request a child in the age range you want. If you opt to go for a school aged child, usually defined as 6+, or if you are willing to adopt a child with a significant special need, you may be able to get your adoption expedited somewhat.

2. Go through the Waiting Child program, which has children of school age and children with special needs. You select the child from a list and request him/her through the agency representing him/her. If the agency considers you qualified to parent the child, it will submit a preapproval request to China. If you receive preapproval, you will then submit a dossier, as for the regular program. It will be reviewed in an expedited manner, and you are likely to bring home your child fairly quickly.

Sharon