Adoption experiences

How does one adopt? One can only adopt through a registered and accredited adoption society. The stages of adoption are: Orientation meeting One visits the adoption society and makes enquiries. The adoption process and the requirements are explained. The adopting parent(s) fill and return the application forms. Home visit The society looks into the whereabouts of the adopter(s) to know whether the needs of the child will be met. Some of the things that are checked are; a. The reasons for wanting to adopt b. The family situation of the adopters c. Their home area security d. The adopters’ expectations of the child i.e age, sex Matching and placement A social worker consults with the adopting parent(s) and arrangement to meet the child is made (Introduction and bonding period). If bonding is deemed successful, the child is released to the care of the adopter(s). Fostering period The adopting parent(s) stay with the child for a period of three months. The social worker regularly drops by to check on the relationship between the parent(s) and the child. The social worker also looks at how well the child is adjusting to the new environment. Court phase The Children’s Court finalises on all the adoption matters. The ability to support and educate the child are examined by the court which may or may not allow the adoption. The social worker may give an opinion on the capability of the adoptive parent(s). KKPI Adoption Society can help

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