Acronyms Everywhere

A not-so-all-inclusive list of some of the acronyms used in international adoption:

CCAA
China Center for Adoption Affairs

SWI
Social Welfare Institute: Institutions in Chinese provinces that care for orphans and the elderly

CWI
Children’s Welfare Institute: Similar to a Social Welfare Institute, but cares for orphans only

SN
Special Needs

NSN
Non-Special Needs

DOR
Date of Referral

LOI
Letter of Intent

PA
Pre-approval

DTC
Date to China: date the dossier is sent to China

LID
Log-in Date: date the dossier is logged in at the China Center for Adoption Affairs

LOC
Letter of Confirmation: one of the final documents; China sends it as one final confirmation that the parents are still wanting to adopt their referred child

TA
Travel Approval

CA
Consulate Appointment