The international adoption system, blocked by bureaucracy. Only 2 minors are close to have a family
18 September 2012
From: Vali <>;
To: Vali <>;
Subject: [Romanian_Adoption] The international adoption system, blocked by bureaucracy
Sent: Tue, Sep 18, 2012 9:57:56 PM
To: Vali <>;
Subject: [Romanian_Adoption] The international adoption system, blocked by bureaucracy
Sent: Tue, Sep 18, 2012 9:57:56 PM
| I have translated from Romanian the article below. Also, the link will take you to a video. Vali --------------------------- The international adoption system, blocked by bureaucracy. Only 2 minors are close to have a family The never ending Romanian bureaucracy has blocked the adoption system and left thousands of parentless children without their chance to have a home. Last April, authorities have approved international adoptions in the case of Romanians living abroad. However, due to extremely complicated procedures, so far only two minors are close to get a family. 100 children were declared internationally adoptable because their families have abandoned them and no other adoptive parents were found in Romania . They are longing for the smile and love of a mother. Since the resumption of international adoptions 5 months ago, the Romanian Office for Adoptions has received requests from only two foreign families. The first request came from a Romanian woman who married an Italian. The couple would like to adopte a child under six years old with minor health problems. A second request came from a couple established in Austria , a Romanian woman married to an Austrian man. They want to raise a child born in Romania in the last four years, of Roma ethnicity. Even though these are people with big hearts who want to take the children home, bureaucracy raises a lot of obstacles. The files are lengthy and require approvals over approvals both in Romania and abroad. A family who wants to adopt a child from Romania must submit a complete file from their country of residence. This takes several months, then the documents arrive at the Romanian Office for Adoptions, where another assessment takes place. If all the documents are in order, the prospective parents may take the child at their home for a one-month adjustment period. The next step is the court approval. The number of children declared adoptable did NOT raise dramatically after the legislation was modified. There are about 70,000 children in the care system. The fate of these children that nobody wants is sealed. Although many adults would want to care for them, they remain in foster care or group homes until they turn 18. After that, they are dropped out of the system and left to manage by themselves. © 2011 Stirileprotv.ro __._,_.___ SHE IS GOLD: A Romanian Adoption Story This book tells of one mother's struggle to adopt a needy Romanian child. She was faced with the difficulties of a language barrier, an unstable post-revolutionary government, foreign laws and customs and a lack of even the most basic of needs. Walk with her through the joys and sorrows and ultimately, the success of this inspiring mission to Romania. The Author is a part of our online group! Order Today! http://www.littlemiracles.org/ |