Why did you choose Chinese Children Adoption International (CCAI) as your agency?
We researched for a very long time and God lead us to Chinese Children Adoption International (CCAI). In our research, we were looking for many qualities in an agency.
1) Experienced. We wanted an agency that had done 1000's of adoptions with experience behind them. CCAI has done over 7000 China adoptions in just 14 years so they know the China adoption process very well. We also wanted an agency that focused all their time and ability on just China. When we adopted Alaina, CCAA was referring 100 babies each month to CCAI. The CCAA splits the 100 families into maybe 12 groups so normally you have between 6 to 8 families traveling together. Our group had 12 families traveling together which was a large number. The majority of families are choosing CCAI so that must mean they are doing something right. :)

2) Experienced staff in China It was very important to us to find an agency that took care of us while in China and had their own representatives in China. Our CCAI representatives stayed in the hotel with us 24/7 and was always available. Many agencies use hired "guides". CCAI has 25 in-China Representatives that live in each province. They are employees of CCAI, their In-China Staff. This is important because each province speaks a different dialect. The dialects in China are so different that the local dialects become a different language even though China only claims to have two spoken languages. This makes it very difficult for the people to communicate with others in different provinces. Having CCAI representatives who spoke and lived in the town helped the trip to feel like a vacation. They knew local restaurant staff and other businesses well so we knew that we were getting good deals on our travels. We stayed in five-star hotels, ate at the most elegant Chinese restaurants (for about $6 a meal), and had time for some great shopping. Read here about CCAI In-China representatives and a typical China trip.

3) Caring staff. We were looking for an agency with a personable staff. When adopting through a China program, you do not have to live in the same town or even the same state. Our agency, Chinese Children Adoption International (CCAI) has a main office in Colorado. They also have many branch offices as well. It doesn't matter at all how close or how far away an agency is located. Actually, most of CCAI's families are outside of Colorado. With our experience, we have discovered CCAI to be very professional, kind, caring and organized. Every time we have called or emailed them, every staff member is so caring. They believe in empowering adopting families with constant and accurate information at all times through the website, monthly newsletters, and most of all, their 24-hour phone/e-mail/fax return practice. U.S. and China staff, many of whom have adopted children themselves, understand our dreams and expectations. They provide uncompromised first class and hand-holding adoption service throughout the entire process. Overall, you get the experience of a "large agency" with "small agency" care. Click on this to see a video at the CCAI office in Colorado.

4) Lowest fees. CCAI is among the lowest in cost. The cost for a China adoption is the lowest we have seen and CCAI is among the lowest. Many agencies charge $10,000 plus more than CCAI. Read more about Financial Integrity on the CCAI website.

5) Chinese Heritage and Christian faith. For us, finding out that Joshua and Lily, the founders of CCAI are Christians and also born in China, helped our decision to use CCAI. You can read about Joshua's Testimony on the CCAI website. I'm so amazed how God worked in his life to bring him to where he is today, serving babies and families for HIS glory. They have adopted a beautiful Chinese little girl. Click here to read about Anna's adoption story. Josh and Lily understand what it's like to adopt and they understand the culture of China. They have the best relationship with the CCAA. It is important to them to help adopting families after we are home to teach our girls and boys about their heritage. CCAI provides cultural education and support to adopted children and their families through the Joyous Chinese Cultural Center. Also, CCAI provides Heritage Tours in China. When our children are older, we can't wait to travel to China with CCAI's Heritage Tours.

6) Happy returning families. Thousands of CCAI adoptive families are on our reference list and are available to talk with you about their adoption experience. More than 40% of CCAI families have adopted twice through CCAI and 17% have adopted three times! I guess we are in that 40% group.


7) Care for the babies left behind. CCAI provides humanitarian aid to children left behind in the orphanages through its Chinese Children Charity Fund. They really care about the children left behind. Many little lives are changed because their work in China. Millions of dollars have been given to help these little children left behind. Read more on the site about the Chinese Children's Charity Fund on the CCAI site.