Fiom: Response to the De Winter Commission's Investigation

The Commission for the Investigation of Domestic Relinquishment and Adoption today presented its report 'Damage through Shame' to State Secretary Teun Struycken. This report describes the period 1956-1984 of domestic relinquishment and adoption in the Netherlands and its impact on all parties involved. 

The research report stirs up many emotions and memories for all those who had to give up their child, for children who were given up and for families who were involved. The report touches on very personal and painful experiences that have left deep scars for many and have irreversible, lifelong consequences. 

We will carefully study the committee's research report and also critically examine our own role. We want to learn from the past and be of significance to everyone who has had to deal with adoption.  

Does the report evoke something in you that you would like to discuss with us? Please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to make time for you. Send an email to reactie@fiom.nl and let us know which form of contact is most convenient for you.