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Adoption is the creation of a parent – child
relationship legally with people who are not related
to the child by birth, in the Interest of an orphan
child. The mutual rights and obligations that
exist between natural parents and a child born
to them would also apply to the adopted and the
child’s adopted parents. |
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| Who
can adopt a child ? |
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Couples
who cannot have biological children |
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Single parent – male or female |
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Couples who already have biological children
can also adopt children of opposite sex. |
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| Who can
be adopted ? |
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Any
child who is relinquished by its biological
parents or guardian. |
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Any child deserted by its biological parents
or guardians due To natural or extraneous
circumstances. |
| Mathruchhaya
started adoption programme in the year 1979
and is recognized for placement of children
in adoption both in India and abroad. |
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| Procedure
for adoption |
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Couple
should register in an agency
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Counselors
meet the couple & explain
in detail the pros & cons
of adoption |
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The
couple should hand the application
with all other mandatory documents |
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Social workers will visit the
home of the couple to do a home
study. |
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A
child is then shown to the couple.
Once the approval is given,
the organization takes steps
to finalize the adoption. |
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| Documents
checklist : |
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| Adoption
Laws |
| In India,
there are two Adoption Laws |
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The
Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act –
1956
This is for all those who are Hindu by religion
including Buddhist, Jain, Sikh, Brahmo,
Prarthana or Arya Samaj. This Law confers
on the child the full status of a natural
born child. |
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Guardian
and Wards Act 1890
This law is for a non-Hindu person like
Muslims, Christians, Parsis and Jews by
religion. As per this law, the child does
not receive the full status of a natural
born child. But to ensure the child’s
financial security, a certain amount of
money has to be invested in an investment
plan. |
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| Legal
Aspects |
The Institution will have its own lawyers in adoption.
If you are a Hindu, the city civil courts will
handle the case. For those other than Hindus,
the district or high court or the family court
will handle the case.
Procedures after
adoption
Regular follow-up by the social workers at periodical
intervals to watch the development of the child.
Counseling for the child, if needed.
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