05 May 2021  |   07:45am IST

NGO alerts public on adoption

NGO alerts public on adoption

Team Herald

PANJIM: Goa Pro Child Network (GPCN) has asked the public to remain cautious regarding posts circulating in the past few days on social media regarding adoption of children who lost their parents to COVID-19 or are struggling to support themselves due to the illness.

“Adoption is a legal process and regulated by Central Adoption Resource Authority. At the State level the adoption process is regulated by the State Adoption Resource Authority.  Any child found in difficult circumstances should be reported to the Child Welfare Committees in the respective district or to Childline (1098),” said GPCN. In a press release, the GPCN added that such posts of adoption of children are illegal and an offence and often part of trafficking for begging or prostitution or child labour. 

“GPCN would like to alert the citizens to be vigilant, not to fall prey to these posts and misinformation,” they added. 


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