Adopted children commonly face mental trauma with new families. Adjusting to a new environment, being surrounded by strangers and so many questions lashed out on them about families or past experiences place them into a difficult situation. Besides a happy beginning, a safe and secure grounding with a healthy caregiver is needed most. Their brains…
Twitter was flooded with emotional responses on a video shared by GoodNewsCorrespondent. The video captured two kids who made a photobook asking stepdad to adopt them. So far this sentimental video gathered 24.9K, while many responded with love-filled comments. “Kids ask their stepdad to adopt them with a homemade choose-your-own-adventure photo book they designed for…
Adoption is indeed a noble cause and people should step up to give a better life to someone, but there are people who claim for direct adoption with no formalities involved. Such activities are considered illegal and people shouldn’t encourage individuals or NGOs involved in such calls. To curb such activities an NGO along with…
In the backdrop of many children in Delhi losing their parent(s) to Covid-19, the government of the National Capital has laid down guidelines for foster care. This move came after a long wait of six years explaining the guidelines for foster care to the children who lost their parents or have parents but are declared…
Loving someone and taking care of them more than you do for yourself is called Parenthood. Some are fortunate to conceive a child, who completes their lives, however, there are others who are desirous to bestow the love on someone but ill-fated. Whatever the reason for this you can always become a parent. A way…
The Odisha state government has launched a special scheme for the welfare of children orphaned due to the pandemic. On Sunday the Naveen Patnaik govt embark a financial aid plan for orphans. They will be categorised into three sections, those who lost both parents, a single parent or the breadwinner parent. As per the plan…
Between April 1, 2020, to May 25, 2021, WCD (Women and Child Development) learnt that 577 children orphaned due to the pandemic. On June 5, NCPCR (National Commission of Protection for Child Rights) informed the Supreme Court about 30,071 orphaned children, as per data submitted by different states, who lost either one parent or were…
The NCPCR (National Commission for Protection of Child Rights) cautioned social media platforms on illegal adoption. The Commission asked Twitter, Telegram, Facebook and Whatsapp to report illegal social media posts calling for the adoption of children orphaned due to Covid, failure to do so will put them under the scrutiny of strict action. This came…
Giving birth and raising a child is an extraordinary feeling. From advancing knowledge to shaping their future for a better cause, parenthood helps parents to grow holistically. While some are not fortunate enough to conceive a child, that doesn’t determine your journey to parenthood. Yes, you can be a parent even without carrying the child…
Fearing about the safety of Covid distressed children the Women and Child Development Ministry requested people not to share their details over social media platforms, as it can put their life at great risk. The Ministry said that such information should be given to Childline (1098) on an immediate basis. India is witnessing…
