CCAA: China Center of Adoption Affairs - organization responsible for all aspects of inter-country and domestic adoption in China
PAP: Prospective adoptive parent
AP: Adoptive parent
SW: Social worker
DTC: Date to China - date dossier was sent to CCAA in China
LID: Log in Date - date CCAA registered receipt of dossier
NSN: Non Special Needs - what the healthy child program is called
SN: Special Needs - “children with medical needs” program
WC: Waiting Child - new term used for older child or child with medical needs and Special Needs program
SWI: Social Welfare Institute - this is what the orphanage is called. There are often disabled and older adults living in SWI’s as well
CWI: Children’s Welfare Institute - this would be an orphanage strictly for children under the age of 16
LOI: Letter of Intent - letter issued by PAP to CCAA asking to adopt an identified WC, outlining understanding of need and care plan
PA: Pre-Approval - issued by CCAA to PAP approving LOI contingent upon approval of dossier
LOA/LSC: Letter of Acceptance/Letter Seeking Confirmation - formal approval of LOI signed by PAP’s confirming adoption of WC
TA: Travel Approval - sent to PAP when all immigration docs are ready and child is made ready by SWI
CA: Consulate Appointment - this is when the official adoption ceremony and appointments for visa & medical exam are confirmed. The travel itinerary is based on this date
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great post! Even though I've BTDT some of the lingo remains a mystery even to this day! Hope things are moving right along for the ladybugs!!! HUGS!
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