Annexure II - List of Documents Required from EFAA

List of documents required from foreign adoptive parents and Social or Child Welfare Agency enlisted by Government of India for consideration of an inter-country application of Indian Child

1. Home Study Report^* of the foreign adoptive parents prepared by a professional social worker of EFAA/person authorized by Central Authority/Government Departments.
2. Recent photographs of the adoptive parents/family.
3. Marriage certificate of prospective adoptive parents.
4. Certificate of medical fitness of adoptive parents duly certified by a medical doctor.
5. Declaration regarding financial status of prospective adoptive parents along with supporting documents, employer’s certificate/Income Tax Return Order and Bank references.
6. Three reference letters from acquaintance/relatives regarding suitability of PAPs to adopt.
7. Adoption decree of previously adopted child/children, if any.
8. Police clearance report.
9. Birth certificate/passport, as proof of age
10. Approval of the Central Authority (suitability report – HSR).
11. Documentary proof of citizenship/nationality of PAPs.

12. Undertaking from EFAA sponsoring the foreigner to the effect that child would be legally adopted by the foreign adoptive parents according to the law of the country within a period not exceeding two years from the time of arrival of the child and as soon as the adoption is effected, the enlisted agency will send certified copies of adoption order each to all concerned.
13. Undertaking from the EFAA that follow up report relating to progress of the child along with his/her recent photograph would be sent six monthly basis for a period of 2 years or until such time as the legal adoption is completed and citizenship is acquired in the receiving country.
14. Power of Attorney from prospective adoptive parents in favour of office/official of RIPA in India which will be required to process the case and such Power of Attorney should authorise the Attorney to handle the cases on behalf of the foreigner in case the foreigner is not in a position to come to India.
15. Undertaking from the EFAA to the effect that in case of disruption of the family of the foreigner before legal adoption has been effected, it will take care of the child and find a suitable alternative placement for the child with the approval of Central Adoption Resource Authority. After seeking the necessary approval from CARA, it will report alternative placement to the concerned Indian court handling guardianship proceedings with the help of concerned RIPA and such information shall be passed on to all concerned as per Para 6.7(b).
16. Undertaking from the EFAA that it will pay adoption fee to the concerned RIPA as per para 5.17 of the Guidelines.
17. Certificate from EFAA sponsoring application of the foreigner to the effect that adoptive parents are permitted to adopt a child according to the law of their country and the child will receive an entry permit/visa.

Note: ^*Home study report should include Social status and family background; Description of Home; standard of living as it appears in the Home; Current relationship between husband and wife; Current relationship between the parents and children (if any children); Development of already adopted children (if any); Current relationship between the couple and the members of each other’s family; Employment status of the couple; Health details such as clinical test, hear condition, past illness, etc. (medical certificate, etc.); Economic status of the couple; Accommodation for the child; Schooling facilities; Amenities in the Home; Reasons for wanting to adopt an Indian child; Attitude of grand-parent and relatives towards adoption; Anticipated plans for the adoptive child; and Legal status of the prospective adoptive parents.

 

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