Previous Wuchuan facility, 1992-1998

Previous Wuchuan facility, 1998-2000

Current Wuchuan facility

Dir. Liu

Sample finding ad

Wuchuan City Social Welfare Institute

If you have photos or information about this orphanage, please e-mail them to us. View the DianBai orphanage page to see an example of the type of information we're looking for. We will put the information you provide on this page to assist other families. We are particularly interested in orphanage photos (current and previous), director photo with name and tenure information, and any miscellaneous information. We appreciate your help in making this project worthwhile to adoption families.

orphanage Description:
The orphanage has been located in three buildings. From 1992 to 1998 the facility was on the second floor of the Jimin ("Helping People") Hospital. From 1998 to November 2000, the orphanage was located in the first dedicated orphanage facility. The current facility, completed in November 2000, is situated just over the river from Wuchuan, has a great view of the river and the city beyond to the west. It is a large three-sided facility, sharing room with an old folks' home.

Misc. Information:

Director:
Director Liu Chun Xia was the assistant director until November 2000 (she started with the orphanage in 1997), when the current facility was completed. The old director was promoted, and she took her place.

Adoption Stats:
2000 -- 80
2001 -- 183
2002 -- 212
2003 -- 267
2004 -- 0
2005 -- 20
2006 -- 32
2007 -- 26

Available from Research-China:
• Finding Ads - Finding ads are published by the orphanage as the first step for international adoption. The photos used in the ads pre-date a child's referral photo by several months. Additionally, information contained in the ads is very valuable to adoptive families, especially those who have not traveled yet.

• Photographs of City - Over the years, Research-China has visited many orphanages throughout China. We have built a large catalog of photos from these journeys that are available to families for purchase. They include, for example, pictures of the orphanages and staff, foster parents, finding locations, sites around the villages, towns and cities.

• Maps - Our maps are the perfect way to locate orphanages, finding locations, and other important features of your child's city. We offer maps in originals and scanned versions.

• DVD of City - Research-China.Org's orphanage DVDs provide a great look into the city of your child's birth. Orphanage tours (often including babyrooms), finding locations, and cultural and historical sites provide a wonderful introduction to your child's birth city.

Address:
If you would like to send a letter or package to the orphanage, click here for a downloadable address label from BlessedKids.com.

Related Links:
•Yahoo Family Newsgroup - All adoptive families should join their child's orphanage newsgroup. This allows families to exchange information, locate crib-mates, and otherwise remain informed of events and information about their child's orphanage. Click here for more information about the importance of these Yahoo groups.