Aalo, Nov 25: The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), West Siang District, Aalo, conducted a Legal Adoption Awareness Programme in observance of the National Adoption Awareness Month today. The theme for this year’s observance is “Non-institutionalized Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs (Divyaang Children).”
The programme was organized with the objective of creating awareness on the legal provisions, procedures, and safeguards related to adoption under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and the Adoption Regulations. The session aimed to build the capacity of Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) of West Siang District, who play a pivotal role at the grassroots level in identifying children in need of care and protection and in disseminating correct information on legal adoption to the community.
The programme began with an introductory briefing by the DCPU staff, followed by a detailed technical session conducted by Adv. Mijum Doke, Legal-cum-Probation Officer, DCPU Aalo, who served as the Resource Person. He explained the eligibility criteria for prospective adoptive parents (PAPs), steps involved in the legal adoption process, documentation requirements, roles of CWC, SAA and DCPU and the provisions related to adoption of children with special needs. He also sensitized participants on the punitive measures and legal consequences of illegal adoption, stressing the importance of promoting only legally recognized procedures to safeguard the rights of children.
An interactive session was also held where participants raised queries regarding common misconceptions in the community, procedures for reporting abandoned or orphaned children and the role of frontline workers in ensuring child protection. Awareness materials were distributed and the programme concluded with a pledge to promote legal adoption and prevent illegal practices within the district.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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