[KariKae]

I have a question regarding the slowdown at CCAA the last few months...

I keep hearing that the slowdown is due to the large # of dossiers being submitted to China. Tell me if I am interpretting this correctly...Let's say China puts out 1000 referrals per month. In the past, those 1000 referrals covered 4 to 6 weeks of LIDs. Now, those 1000 referrals only covers 2 to 3 weeks of LIDs. So, there are more dossiers per LID than in the past. The same # of referrals are going out, but they just cover a larger date span? Is this how everybody else interprets this???

So, here's where my American bias comes into play. If there continue to be large #s of dossiers per LID, will CCAA hire additional staff to handle the larger volume? I realize I am trying to put an American spin on a communist Chinese entity. And I am certainly NOT trying to insult CCAA. I am mainly wondering if the slowdown is temporary or if the longer referral times will become the norm???

Kari

[foxl]

Kari, it is also a dearth of orphanages licensed for international adoptions. Apparently they are working on licensing more to fill the demand.

[SofiasMom]

There's also the question, will the US Consulate in Guangzhou hire more staff?

[foxl]

Not if Guangzhou is anything like Guatemala City!

[twoinblue]

I asked my agency is they would hire more people and they said they would not. I figured they would know since they have an agent who actually works at the CCAA. Bummer, huh?

[Mindy82]

I think it may not be a case of needing additional staff. I believe China is overwhelmed. I don't think many people get a sense of just how many people adopt from China. Also keep in mind, you are only considering those adopting from the U.S.... I live in Canada, and over 65% of international adoption are from China. More than any other country combined. China has a huge population, but pretty soon, referrals are bound to slow down! Start looking people up and you will see that a HUGE number of people are adopting from China.


I've always wondered myself why such huge numbers adopt from China... The only thing I can think of, is they may be people only wanting girls, and in that case 95% of adoptions from China are girls.

[Mindy82]

It's also interesting that you marked this thread "An American Viewpoint", but like I said, make sure you keep in mind every other country in the world that adopts from China! Agencies have to take their turns either way... I know some of the larger waiting times are due to Canadian agencies taking their turn at getting the Dossiers in.