Intercountry Adoption PPTfinal - ppt1
Intercountry Adoption PPTfinal - ppt1
Intercountry Adoption PPTfinal - ppt1
Background
Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (29 May 1993) Republic Act No. 8043 (approved on 07 June 1995)
IRR of RA No. 8043 (26 December 1995) Deposit of the Instrument of Ratification (02 July 1996) Entry into force of the 1993 Convention (01 November 1996)
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What is the definition of child? A child is any person below fifteen (15) years of age unless sooner emancipated by law.
Principle of Subsidiarity
Community
Child Caring Agencies DSWD issuance of Certificate of Adoptability RA 9523 Central Local Matching at DSWD
Matched
Requirements for the issuance of Certificate that child is legally available for adoption 1. Social Case Study Report 2. Proof of efforts to locate parents a. Written certification of media of the airing on three different occasions b. Publication in a newspaper of general circulation c. Returned registered mail to the last known address of parents/relatives 3. Birth certificate 4. Recent photograph of child upon admission to agency
RA 8552
Who may adopt Any alien possessing the following qualifications: In possession of full civil capacity Good moral character Not convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude Emotionally capable 16 years older than adoptee Financial capacity Country has diplomatic relations with the Philippines Requirements waived for relative adoptions within the 4th degree: Living in the Philippines for 3 continuous years prior to filing and maintains residence until adoption decree is entered Certified by diplomatic/consular/appropriate government agency of legal capacity to adopt adoptee may enter country as an adopted son/daughter
Gap in RA 8043
ICAB law grants jurisdiction to ICAB to place children fifteen (15) years and below only
ICAB Secretariat Reviews & Assesses Suitability and Eligibility for Inclusion in Roster of Cleared Children (ROCC) and Roster of Children for Matching (ROCM)
If info/data incomplete/nonsubstantive: Inclusion in ROCC but request additional info Upon completion of requested additional info, inclusion in ROCM
Review of Home Study Report & Supporting Documents (Secretariat and ICPC)
Approval by ICAB
ENTRY TO ROSTER OF APPROVED APLLICANTS (RAA)
Disapproval by ICAB
Psychiatrist:
Aida L. Muncada, MD
NGO Representatives:
Sr. Maria Socorro Evidente, DC
Rafael Tinio
Lawyer:
Atty. Maria Cielo Rondain
Lawyer:
Atty. Noel del Prado
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ICAB Flowchart
Child cleared for ICA
Approved PAPs
Issuance of Affidavit of Consent to Adoption & Finalization of Adoption
Secretariat &
Action of the Board: Approval/ Disapproval Accept: Issue PLACEMENT AUTHORITY and
Not Accepted: notify CCA; for endorsement to 2nd PAP if available or rematching
Acceptance/ Nonacceptance
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POST ADOPTION
Motherland Tour Request for Information Search and Reunion
Of legal age as defined by receiving country Emotional maturity
Exception: emotional well being
LIAISON AGENCIES
Local presence not required Duties:
Assists in securing additional information and documents prior to matching Endorsement of documents Assists in transfer of children from provinces Assists in emotional and psychological preparation of children Facilitation/coordination in the adoptive parents travel itinerary Assists in the family orientation on the childs habits and preferences Accompany family for entrustment Report any problems encountered to ICAB Ensure the regular submission of post placement reports, decree of adoption and naturalization Assists in post adoption programs and services
Thank you.