adoption procedures

Meenasri · Sep 10, 2009

A very helpful info...Thanks

lotus99 · Oct 22, 2009

Hi Vidya, Is it possible at all to adopt a new born baby? I suppose this will lengthen the wait period more? Myself and my husband are keen to adopt a baby from India but having recenly lost a baby we are looking to adopt a new born. Thanks for your detailed explanation.
Regards
Vidya

Rakhii · Oct 23, 2009

I am so proud of everyone here who are adopting babies. :thumbsup Apart from providing the baby love and affection it so much deserves, you are doing a great service to the community.

One question though...regarding Vidya's 4th point.

Quote: 4) Another medical certificate stating that the couple (either wife or husband or both) cannot have a biological child. In many cases, this may not be the case. They will be able to have biological children, but it may not click. Get a gynaec to give you this certificate. My advise is just get the certificate and submit it regardless of any emotional qualms. UnQuote

My husband and I have no problems whatsoever biologically. Yet, after our first baby (planning to conceive by end of 2010) we want to adopt a baby girl from back home, India. I do understand that the priority might be given to people who cannot conceive, what are my chances of achieving my dream of adopting a baby girl?

Does it mean that it would take longer than 2 years wait? I am asking this because after I deliver a child, i want to adopt another child soon...like i don't want too much age gap between my first and the second baby (through adoption)

I am asking this so that I can apply now itself, if its going to take longer than 2 years wait.

Thank you all...Again, I am so happy/proud that there are so many people here who are adopting children.

mpm · Nov 26, 2009

Hi Vidya, I tried to contact the social worker, Shinja you mentioned in your post; but it went to CDIT office...Do you have an alternate contact in Kerala with respect to adoption? Thanks.

tiehxoxo · Dec 26, 2009

Adopting a child is a one of the best thing to do vidya. If you still have necessary questions in adopting a child in india, i do know an agency that would surely help you out. If I'm not mistaken the Indiana adoption agency of My adoption agencies.

jeys · Dec 29, 2009

Hi Vidhya,

Doing a great job. very very informative. I am from UAE married for 5.5 years and blessed with a boy baby who is 7 months old now. We are interested in adopting a girl baby age between 6 months to 1 year old. When we contacted a person here in UAE they told the baby should complete 2 years and only then we can adopt a baby. So we have to wait till mid 2011. anyway we can atleast start processing our application so that mid 2011 we can match a baby and adopt immediately. Your advise needed. I am from Chennai, TamilNadu.

Thanks
Jeys

Vidya24 said: ↑

Platinumsweet,

Adoption is not at all a difficult process. It involves a long wait, that is all.

Different agencies follow different procedures. The basic rules are all the same, but the order in which each step is executed differs. In some agencies, the Family Study Report ( adoption officers will come to your home and see how the home conditions are) is done first before the child is matched. Certain other agencies will do the FSR last, after the baby is matched.

In TVM Child Welfare Board, all documentation is to be submitted first. In certain other agencies, documentation need be submitted only after waiting period is over and baby is matched.

What I am trying to say is don't wait to submit your application. Do it now. You have to wait atleast one year before a baby is matched to your specifications. If at that time, you have changed your mind and do not want to adopt, just say that. Many,many couples change their mind. There are no commitments on you to adopt after you apply. The CWB will happily pass the child to the next couple in the line. And all are happy.

So, apply ASAP. Change your mind later if you wish to.

In the TVM CWB, the following documentation is needed. You can procure and submit in one week maximum.

1) Property deeds. (No problem if it is not in your name or husband's name. Talk to the adoption officer as to how they want it. They may ask for a will favouring your husband from your in-laws. I am not sure, talk to the adoption officer)

2) Bank statement- again verify the minimum amount needed. I am sure you will already have it.

3) Health certificate- A medical certificate saying that you and husband have no physical and mental ailments, and can raise a child in good health. Do not go about attaching ECG reports ect, unless the adoption agency specifically asks for it.

4) Another medical certificate stating that the couple (either wife or husband or both) cannot have a biological child. In many cases, this may not be the case. They will be able to have biological children, but it may not click. Get a gynaec to give you this certificate. My advise is just get the certificate and submit it regardless of any emotional qualms.

5) Affidavit/ letters of recommendation from two persons who know you well. They should certify that you and husband are law abiding citizens, no drug abuse etc, good social standing. Easy to get.

6) Employment details of husband and wife ( if only one is employed, that is okay too).

7) A photo of couple together.

NB: Give all documentation if possible in one time. Make sure the Social worker records in the register that you have submitted all documentation.

Pay Rs 500 or so, fill one page application form, get your application receipt.

Now wait till baby is matched.

If possible, get FSR done after a year or so. FSR is valid only for one year.

You have to come only once from Gulf. When baby is ready (all medicaly tested, released for adoption by Collector), the CWB will inform you. If you are in Gulf, tell them that you need some time to come. They will give you time.

Please remember that the CWB is there to help you and the baby. They have very little funds. So, the faster they can place a baby with good parents, the happier they are. So, be peaceful. Nobody will harass or trouble you.

This is the basic procedure. It may vary here and there. Talk to the agency first. If you want a list of homes in Kerala, post here. My mother will try to get a list from the TVM social worker.

I will try to find a couple of other threads in IL where adoption has been discussed.Please read that in detail.

Again, adoption is not difficult. It will take a year or two. So, apply soon.Good luck!

Any more questions, just ask.
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dahliav · Apr 12, 2014

I am a 32 year old single Indian woman living in the U.S. Originally from Kerala.
What are my chances for adopting a child from India (Kerala). I really appreciate all encouragement and support. Thanks!

dahliav · Apr 12, 2014

Hi ladies,

I am a 32 year old single woman living in the U.S.
I want to adopt a child from India. I really appreciate all your guidance and encouragement on this regard.

I know it is very hard to be a single mother. But I really want to do this.

Thanks,
Dahlia

Tomcrusie · May 8, 2014

hey...
plzz buzz...
Cheers...

riya743 · Aug 25, 2014

Dear Platinumsweet,

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