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Wayanad Landslide Orphans Cannot Be Chosen Directly for Adoption
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The rush to adopt children from a disaster is compassionate, but claims that willing families can simply take them home ignore safeguards designed to prevent further disruption. The opposite claim, that bureaucracy means the children will be abandoned, is equally careless. Relatives, foster care, counselling and sponsorship may better serve children who still have family support. The practical test is whether each child’s care plan, health monitoring and legal status are reviewed before any permanent placement.
Source: thehindu.com
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