Common Terms in the Hinson World

Good morning all!

Today's post is strictly educational.

But since we all know that non-forced learning ='s fun,

I'm certain you'll enjoy this. 

So, here's your lesson on the adoption lingo 

you'll hear spoken in the Hinson world. 

Common Terms used in China Adoption:

CCAA (Chinese Center of Adoption Affairs) - 

The Chinese governing body that oversees 

the adoption process in China. 

Their offices are located in Beijing, China.

Home Study -

A series of interviews and supporting documentation 

put together by a licensed social worker 

in a report for the purpose of adoption.

LOI (Letter Of Intent) -

This is the letter sent in when adopting 
through the Special Needs process. 

This letter will outline basic information regarding 
your family and will also document your desire to 
nurture and provide for this specific child.

Pre-Travel Approval -

Once the Letter Of Intent is processed by the CCAA, 

you will receive a pre-travel approval. 

It usually takes 6-8 weeks 
for your pre-travel approval to arrive.

CIS (Citizenship and Immigration Services) - 

CIS is the department within Homeland Security 
that is responsible for issuing approvals 
that permit families to bring their adopted child 
into the U.S. from their country of origin.

Dossier - Pronounced “doss-ee-ay.” 

A collection of approximately 13 documents 

submitted to the CCAA for 
permission to adopt a child from China.

DTC (Dossier To China) - 

The date your dossier is sent to China. 

It takes approximately 3 business days 

for your dossier to reach China.

LID (Log In Date) - 

The date your dossier is officially translated 

and logged in at the CCAA. 

Travel Approval (TA) – 

The official invitation from the CCAA to 
travel to China to receive your child. 
Insert: SQUEAL!!!

“The brown envelope” – 

Once you are logged in with the CCAA 

and the U.S. Consulate has been notified 

of your approval to adopt from China by CIS, 

you will receive your brown envelope. 

The brown envelope contains paperwork 
which you will take to China 
and complete while you are there.

Consulate appointment – 

Once you have received your travel approval, 

you will be able to apply for your appointment at 
the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou. 

Provincial City – 

The capital city of the province where 

your child’s orphanage is located. 

You will spend approximately 5 days 
in the provincial city.

Guangzhou (GZ) - 

The location of the U.S. Consulate in China. 

Everyone who adopts a child from China will spend 
the last half of their trip in Guangzhou. 

It is also the location of the White Swan Hotel.

Please note:

This list was composed with the help of 

Lifeline Children's Services adoption manual. 

The agency with the burden of helping me

through this process. ;)

Now all you adoption graduates out there,

I'm asking you to please share your wisdom.

What's your favorite, or least favorite adoption term??

Thanks for playing along!

God's blessings on your day,

Sarah 

The Mama educated w-a-y beyond her intelligence. :D