Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov 01: State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA) under Directorate of Social Welfare organized an adoption awareness program on 26.10.2024 at Community Hall, Buniyadabad with Anganwadi workers and General public.
Mrs. B. Mohini, Anganwadi Worker welcomed all the gathering.
Mrs. T. Dharmila, Programme Officer of State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA) discussed the legal procedures and requirements associated with adoption, ensuring potential adoptive parents to understand the legal framework involved. She also focused on encouraging older children in adoption.
Mr. G. Koteshwar Rao, Programme Manager of State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA) addressed on Legal Adoptions providing accurate information which helps dispel misconceptions and encourages a more positive outlook on adoption and also informed about the newly recognized Specialized Adoption Agencies in the A & N Islands. He explained the roles and responsibilities of Adoption Agencies, including how they facilitate the matching process and provide guidance throughout the adoption journey.
Mrs. Suprova, Mukiya Sevika discussed Adoption issues which are being faced by the general public. Anganwadi workers and the general public of the surrounding community sought clarification on adoption, which the team of SARA clarified and gave proper guidance.
The Anganwadi workers and general public were suggested to encourage such parents in their community who were in need to adopt children to send them to the Directorate of Social Welfare, Room No. 308.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Mrs. T. Dharmila