We’ve discussed several aspects of adoption in the past, including talking to your older child about adoption. Today, we are going to discuss another important aspect of adoption – how to talk to your child about adoption. When you live in India, you’re bound to get lots of unsolicited advice from all around. There may…Read More
Talking about Adoption to your Older Child
Adopting a child is a life-changing decision, especially if you already have an older child in your family. In this case it becomes very important for you as a parent to prepare your older child about many aspects – not just about the arrival of the sibling but also about the adoption as a way to…Read More
Things to Consider when Adopting an Older Child
Adopting a child is a life time commitment. It is a huge decision for all parents, whether as a couple or as a single parent. Once one has made the decision to adopt a child and registers for adoption, they need to wait for their name to come to the top of the waiting list, depending…Read More
An Unforgettable Story of a Birth Parent
“Rickshaw….!” I waved to an auto rickshaw outside the office gate. I told the driver to take me to the Pune station. The little ones standing behind the window sill of the first floor were waving, saying “bye bye Tai”. It went on till we were out of their sight. “Who are these children Tai?”…Read More
Adoption – A Birth Parent’s Perspective
Giving up one’s baby isn’t easy, whatever the circumstances of its birth may be. During the adoption process, not much thought is given to the birth parent’s view of things, since all the focus is on the baby and her new family. Here, we present a different perspective of a birth parent’s life after relinquishment of…Read More
Indian Adoption Agencies – Sources of Children’s Admission
Adoption in India has seen a steep rise in recent years, although one could argue that it is far from being mainstream. For most parents who decide to bring a child into their family, the obvious point of contact is an adoption agency. But Indian adoption agencies aren’t exactly the most organized institutions and they…Read More
Procedure for Adoption In India
We have already discussed regarding the documentation required for the registration of adoption earlier. Upon submission of the documents, the adoption agency registers the Prospective Adoption Parent PAP (s) for adoption. Now one also has to register online on the CARA website. The adoption agency guides PAP (s) regarding the same. One can specify the…Read More
Legal Documents required for Adoption in India
Adopting a child is a big decision. But making this decision is just the beginning of the process of adoption. There is more like deciding the adoption agency and to prepare the legal documents required for adoption process. Once you have made the decision to adopt a child, you need to finalize the adoption agency…Read More
How to prepare for adoption? Tips for prospective parents
Often wonder how to prepare for adoption? Adopting a child is a big step. It is like bringing home a readymade bundle of joy. However, the process of welcoming a child means a lifelong commitment. This involves many transitions. One may have a certain fears or anxieties over the procedures involved; the child’s adjustment into…Read More
Adoption – A Joy Beyond Imagination
November is celebrated globally as Adoption Awareness Month. This is the time to also reflect about why adoption isn’t charity but simply another way to build families. Let’s take the opportunity of talking about different facets of adoption. With this series of articles on adoption, we hope to bust some myths related to adoption and inform…Read More
