Child Adoption - Tamil Nadu
in Tamil Nadu
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Child Adoption - Tamil Nadu in Tamil Nadu
Child Adoption - Tamil Nadu is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Tamil Nadu.
Apply for Child Adoption - Tamil Nadu in Tamil Nadu
Scheme Overview
The "Child Adoption - Tamil Nadu" scheme aims to provide a family for orphaned, abandoned, destitute and neglected children. According to Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), “adoption is a process by which a child who is abandoned/separated from biological parents, becomes the legitimate.
Eligibility Criteria
The parents must have at least two years of a stable marital relationship.
The single prospective adoptive parents should be between 30-55 years of age.
An unmarried/single male persons are not eligible to adopt a girl child.
The parents should have adequate financial resources to upbring the child.
Age Criteria:
- **For a child up to 4 years old:**
Maximum composite age of the Prospective Adoptive Parents: 90 years.
For a single Prospective Adoptive Parent: Minimum age 25 years, maximum age 45 years.
- **For a child above 4 years up to 8 years old:**
Maximum composite age of the Prospective Adoptive Parents: 100 years.
For a single Prospective Adoptive Parent: Minimum age 25 years, maximum age 50 years.
- **For a child above 8 years up to 18 years old:**
Maximum composite age of the Prospective Adoptive Parents: 110 years.
For a single Prospective Adoptive Parent: Minimum age 25 years, maximum age 55 years.
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Benefits
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 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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | PAN Card/Passport. |
| 2 | Proof of Residence (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID card/Passport /Driving License/ Electricity Card). |
| 3 | Proof of Income of Last Year (Pay Bill/ Income Tax Certificate). |
| 4 | Copy of Marriage Certificate & Photograph. |
| 5 | Copy of Birth Certificate of the Prospective Adoptive Parents. |
| 6 | Medical Certificate. |
| 7 | Letter of Identification (from their friends/relatives). |
How to Apply in Tamil Nadu
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office State Adoption Resource Agency/Directorate of Social Defence/Concerned Probation Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from t…
Offline Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office State Adoption Resource Agency/Directorate of Social Defence/Concerned Probation Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned staff.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the State Adoption Resource Agency/Directorate of Social Defence/Concerned Probation Officer.
Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the State Adoption Resource Agency/Directorate of Social Defence/Concerned Probation Officer.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if…
Offline Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Common questions in Tamil Nadu
Who can apply for Child Adoption - Tamil Nadu in Tamil Nadu?
Eligible residents of Tamil Nadu who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Child Adoption - Tamil Nadu. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Child Adoption - Tamil Nadu in Tamil Nadu?
Applicants in Tamil Nadu typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.