Overview of the Program:
PunyaNawaYaiphakol, Specialised Adoption Agency (SAA) implemented by Integrated Women and Children Development Centre (IWCDC) is an adoption cum placement centre for orphan, abandoned and surrendered children ranging from 0 to 6 years, both male and female.
The agency rendered services and give custody to those children who are either surrendered by parents or relatives or found abandoned on road and other discarded places. Moreover, the Agency also gives provides care and protection to children who are need of care and protection until they reach 6 years of age.
Establishment And Capacity
Punya Nawa Yaiphakol Specialised Adoption Agency (SAA)is a10-bedded adoption agencyoperating under the jurisdiction of Imphal West District, Manipur. Established in 2001, it has been providing adoption services for25 years (2001–2026), following legal adoption procedures as perCentral Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) guidelines.
Since its inception, the agency has facilitated the adoption of87 children, including81 in-country adoptionsand7 inter-country adoptions, through proper legal procedures, ensuring the rights and welfare of both children and prospective adoptive parents.
Objectives
To place all abandoned, orphan and surrenderd children to a loving, happy and secure home enabling them to enter the mainstream of life and also help many childless eligible couples to become parents and complete their family.
Mission
The main focus of the adoption agency is to find an adoring family for every abandoned orphan and surrender child who can give all the parental love and affection.
Recognition
Registered under JJ Act bearing registration no.9/4/JJA-4/SARA of 2022
Recognition as Specialised Adoption Agency (SAA) bearing registration no. 10/SAA/SW of 2017.
Functioning Body
The adoption agency functions under the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Government of India. CARA serves as the nodal authority for the welfare of children in India and is mandated to monitor and regulate both in-country and inter-country adoptions. The agency is sponsored by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Manipur, under the centrally sponsored scheme Mission Vatsalya, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India
Key Function:
•Cradle Point:
The Cradle Point provides a safe, secure, and supervised environment for newborns who are abandoned or surrendered. It ensures immediate care, protection, and monitoring of infants until they are placed in the agency’s care or with prospective adoptive families, safeguarding their health and well-being from the earliest stage of life.
•Medical Care
The agency ensures the health and well-being of children through regular medical examinations, timely immunizations, treatment of illnesses, and ongoing healthcare support. Each child’s physical and developmental needs are monitored to promote overall growth and well-being.
•Diet and Nutrition
Balanced and age-appropriate meals are provided to ensure proper growth and development. Nutritional intake is carefully monitored, diets are planned according to health requirements, and healthy eating habits are encouraged to support physical and cognitive well-being.
•Education
Punya Nawa Yaiphakol SAA includes early childhood learning and developmental programs that support cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Children engage in age-appropriate educational activities within the centre and are enrolled in formal schooling when they reach the appropriate age, fostering a foundation for lifelong learning and holistic development
•Participation
Children are encouraged to actively engage in cultural, recreational, and developmental activities. These programs foster social interaction, creativity, and emotional well-being, supporting holistic development while helping children build confidence and essential life skills.
•Social Enquiry
Thorough assessments of children and their families are conducted, including home visits, background checks, and counseling sessions. These activities ensure the suitability of adoptive placements, safeguard child welfare, and support the overall adoption process in accordance with legal and regulatory guidelines.
•Adoption Process
The agency follows a comprehensive adoption process to ensure the welfare of the child and preparedness of adoptive parents. It includes pre-adoption counseling, post-adoption follow-up, and final adoption procedures conducted in coordination with the District Child Protection Unit, Imphal West, in the presence of the District Magistrate, in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
•Coordination with Stakeholders
The agency works closely with Child Welfare Committees, District Child Protection Units, and other relevant authorities in compliance with the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act and CARA Adoption Regulations to ensure proper care, protection, and adoption of children.
•Coordination and Awareness
In addition to stakeholder coordination, the agency conducts awareness programs to educate the public and prospective adoptive parents about child adoption, care, and protection, promoting informed decision-making and child welfare.
Accomplishment of the Program
Key Activities:
How life changes……..
Life can change in profound, layered ways for a child who moves from a Child Care Institution (CCI) into an adoptive family. It’s not a single “before and after” moment—it’s a gradual shift across emotional, social, and developmental stages.
The primary service provided by Punya Nawa Yaiphakol SAA is facilitating adoption for prospective adoptive parents registered on CARINGS. The legal adoption process is carried out in accordance with the Guidelines Governing Adoption of Children and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Rules.
Children with physical special needs are often referred for inter-country adoption, while children with mental special needs are yet to be adopted. Approvals for in-country adoption are granted by the Adoption Committee, which includes representatives from the DCPU, a paediatrician, and the agency’s coordinator/social worker. Approvals for inter-country adoption are determined by the receiving country and CARA through the issuance of a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Every child has the right to a loving home, care, and the opportunity to flourish.
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