Adoption Facts

According to DSWD, from January to November 15, 2012, a total of 457 cases of children were issued with certificate of a child legally available for adoption (CCLAA). RA 9523 requires a certification of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to declare a “child legally available for adoption” as a prerequisite for adoption proceedings. From 457 cases issued with CCLAA, 24 cases were matched to local families. Another 38 cases matched to local families whose CCLAA were issued in previous years. A total of 62 cases were matched to local families from January to November 15, 2012. But more than the facts, I guess, we can't really measure the emotional joy or anticipation that Filipino adoptive kids have in their hearts as they wait for families to open their hearts and homes to them. Sec. Dinky Soliman says, “There are so many children in orphanages and other child-caring agencies waiting to be adopted. But families hold back on adoption because of its stigma.” If you want to share love this Christmas, just call KBF at 9121160 / 9121159 and their team will be more than willing to help you through the adoption process. It is really worth every minute and peso spent for opening up our homes to adoptive children.

Photo shows DSWD Usec Parisya Taradji explaining to print and broadcast media the important message to reduce the stigma of adoption.