What is Adoption

What is Adoption?

Adoption is a process of permanently but legally bringing up a child not born of your flesh and blood but of someone else…

Simply put, in adoption, an adoptive parent agrees to permanently and legally offer a needy child a shelter, love and warmth of a family!
When conducted in the “Right” way, the parental responsibilities are transferred from one parent (Either the biological parent or the child guardian) to another parent who kindly comes forward to provide the child with a home.
A legal adoption order has the effect of terminating the parental rights of the birth mother and father, while transferring the parental rights and responsibilities to the adoptive parents. For this reason, an adopted child is with all due respect regarded as the child of the adoptive parent/s.
Adoption is the ultimate act of love, providing a permanent or stable family life for a child or children who would otherwise be deprived of one.

Who Can Adopt?

The persons eligible to adopt a child in Kenya are specified in the Kenya Children’s Act 2001 which is the guiding Legislation on Child Adoption. A child may be adopted by:

A married couple in a joint adoption application. The couple must have stayed together in the marriage union for at least three years.
A person who has married the parent of a child can adopt the child, with the biological father’s consent.
A single person can adopt a child.
A relative to the child if it is ascertained that the prospective adoptive parent has been taking care of the child. This is called kinship adoption.

In addition to this you should be at least 25 years old and less than 65 years of age. The age gap between you and the desired child should be more than 21 years.

Who can be Adopted?

Any child below the age of 18 years and within the republic of Kenya can be adopted on the following conditions

The child has been abandonedand the whereabouts of the child’s parent or guardian cannot be established
The child is an orphanand has no guardian or caregiver, who is willing to take care of the child
The child’s biological parent(s)/ guardian(s) – if available – have given consent for a child to be adopted. This is categorized as a parent offer adoptions.
The child is in need of a permanent alternative placement.

Please note that the best interests of the child is always considered first before any placement

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Adoption Is Beautiful is a Community based organization, based in Kenya dedicated to supporting families on their adoption journey. With a mission to create awareness, provide guidance, and simplify the adoption process, the organization strives to ensure every child finds a loving and supportive home.

Understanding that adoption can be a complex and emotional process, Adoption Is Beautiful offers comprehensive resources and practical advice to prospective parents. We provide accurate, up-to-date information on Kenya’s legal requirements, adoption procedures, and the rights of both adoptive parents and children. Our goal is to empower families to make informed decisions and navigate the journey with confidence.