DSWD holds Davao gab on Adoption Law
5 November 2009
DSWD holds Davao gab on Adoption Law
by Degs Duron
Davao City (5 November) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conducts an orientation today, November 5, on Republic Act 9523 or An Act Requiring the Certification of the DSWD to Declare a Child Legally Available for Adoption.
Approved in March 2009, this new law amends Presidential Decree No. 603, the Child and Youth Welfare Code which entails a long process thus delaying immediate placement of children for adoption.
DSWD focal person on adoption Lolita I. Roble said R.A. 9523 mandates DSWD to certify that a child is abandoned through the issuance of a Certification which serves as primary evidence that a child is legally available for adoption. This is the most expeditious proceeding to declare abandoned, neglected or surrendered children legally available for adoption, she said.
Roble further said the orientation aims to introduce salient features of RA 9523, identify issues and problems in processing cases of adoption, and present operational guidelines in the issuance of DSWD Certification. Starting at 9 a.m. at Grand Men Seng Hotel, the meeting will be attended by Social Workers from DSWD, local government units, hospitals, court and child caring agencies, she added. (DSWD) [top]
by Degs Duron
Davao City (5 November) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conducts an orientation today, November 5, on Republic Act 9523 or An Act Requiring the Certification of the DSWD to Declare a Child Legally Available for Adoption.
Approved in March 2009, this new law amends Presidential Decree No. 603, the Child and Youth Welfare Code which entails a long process thus delaying immediate placement of children for adoption.
DSWD focal person on adoption Lolita I. Roble said R.A. 9523 mandates DSWD to certify that a child is abandoned through the issuance of a Certification which serves as primary evidence that a child is legally available for adoption. This is the most expeditious proceeding to declare abandoned, neglected or surrendered children legally available for adoption, she said.
Roble further said the orientation aims to introduce salient features of RA 9523, identify issues and problems in processing cases of adoption, and present operational guidelines in the issuance of DSWD Certification. Starting at 9 a.m. at Grand Men Seng Hotel, the meeting will be attended by Social Workers from DSWD, local government units, hospitals, court and child caring agencies, she added. (DSWD) [top]