# Wayanad Landslide Orphans Cannot Be Chosen Directly for Adoption 2026-08-07T08:46:24+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Parents seeking to adopt children orphaned by the Wayanad landslide must register with the Central Adoption Resource Authority and wait their turn, The Hindu reports. They cannot choose a specific child from Wayanad. About five children are estimated to have lost their parents, while relatives currently care for them at relief camps. Those who wish to remain with relatives may enter kinship foster care, with the Kerala government offering Rs 2,000 a month until they turn 18. Officials will conduct home studies before any adoption. Kerala has 1,904 registered prospective parents and 116 babies legally free for adoption. Two people have offered sponsorship. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: adoption, CARA, child welfare, Kerala, Wayanad landslide Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/wayanad-landslide-orphans-cannot-be-chosen-directly-for-adoption/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/wayanad-landslide-orphans-cannot-be-chosen-directly-for-adoption/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.