Abbreviations Helpful when reading about Taiwan Adoption

On some of the forums or groups you may join, exists a Taiwan adoption-specific lingo.  This little "cheat sheet" will certainly improve your learning curve!

SLC: St. Lucy Center, an orphanage in Taiwan

CY: (sometimes used) abbrev. for Chung Yi, an orphanage in taiwan

FFC: Families for Children, a U.S. agency based out of Utah that's Taiwan division is now named For Every Child

FEC: For Every Child, a U.S. based agency formerly referred to as Families for Children

JOH: Journeys of the Heart, a US agency

HAI: Heartsent Adoption, Inc., a US based agency

hs: often used for homestudy

sw: social worker

bm: birthmother

NT$: New Taiwan Dollar

PAP: prospective adoptive parent

AP: adoptive parent

AIT: American Institute in Taiwan (like a consulate)

CSS: Christian Salvation Service

CAI: Commonwealth Adoptions International

TWCA: Taiwan Women's and Children's Association

TECO: Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office, regional offices that handle Taiwan affairs here in the US, like an embassy or consulate.  Upon accepting a referral, you'll send paperwork here for authentication.