What you get
- Accommodation, food, and health care to the babies till they are given in adoption. | - A family to the destitute child and a child to childless parents. | Special concessions are given to female government employees to adopt children: | - Special adoption leave of 270 days is extended to female government servants of the state government who adopt a child below one year. The leave is eligible only from the date of legalization of adoption.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What kind of assistance is provided to children under this scheme?
The scheme provides accommodation, food, and healthcare to the babies until they are adopted, and also facilitates the process of providing a family to the destitute child and a child to childless parents.
What are the eligibility criteria for prospective adoptive parents?
Prospective Adoptive Parents must have a stable marital relationship of at least two years. Age and marital status criteria vary depending on the age of the child to be adopted.
What is the definition of child adoption according to CARA?
According to the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), adoption is a process by which a child who is abandoned or separated from biological parents becomes the legitimate child of a new set of parents (adoptive parents), with all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities attached to this relationship.
Which legal acts govern the process of adoption in India?
The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 (HAMA) and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 govern adoption.
How is the child adoption process regulated?
The adoption process is regulated by Non-Governmental Organisations and involves various authorities and agencies to ensure a thorough and legal process.
How many institutions are involved in implementing the adoption scheme?
There are 23 institutions involved in implementing the adoption scheme.
Who should be contacted for information about adoption?
Contact the State Adoption Resource Agency, the Directorate of Social Defence in Chennai, the concerned Probation Officer, or the 23 Licensed Specialized Adoption Agencies.
What documents need to be submitted for adoption?
Documents include PAN Card/Passport, Proof of Residence, Proof of Income, Marriage Certificate and Photograph, Birth Certificate of the Prospective Adoptive Parents, Medical Certificate, and a Letter of identification from friends or relatives.
What happens if a prospective adoptive parent is found ineligible after submission of documents?
If found ineligible, the prospective adoptive parent(s) will not be allowed to proceed with the adoption process and will be informed accordingly.
Are single males allowed to adopt a girl child?
No, an unmarried or single male person is not eligible to adopt a girl child.