Two months after notifying new norms, wait list for adoption shrinks to 644
- The pendency in the adoption of children has come down to 644 from 905 over the last two months since the new Adoption Regulations were notified.
- In a total of 361 cases, adoption orders have been issued.
Background
- The Rules for adoption of the Juvenile Justice Act were notified in September.
- The new rules empower the District Magistrates to issue adoption orders.
- Earlier, this power was exercised by the judiciary.
- Since then, >589 children were adopted.
Changes made
- Complete health check-up: done by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the child’s district before processing the adoption.
- Changes to Child Adoption Resource Information & Guidance System: online platform for adoption.
- Opting from the home state: prospective adoptive parents can now opt from their home State or region.
- Ensures that the child and the family adjust well with each other, belonging to the same socio-cultural milieu.
- Changes for children with foster families: Earlier, children placed in foster care waited for five years for adoption.
- Now, if the child adjusts well with the foster family, it can adopt the child after two years of fostering.
Prelims Takeaway
- CARINGS
- CARA