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Post-Adoption Obligations and Integration of Adopted Children

Post-adoption includes reporting obligations, preservation of identity, and integration support. Parents must monitor well-being; children have the right to origin information and support for cultural adaptation.

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Post-Adoption Obligations and Integration of Adopted Children

After adoption, parents continue to have obligations towards authorities and the child, aimed at sustainable integration and aftercare.

Statutory Aftercare

  • Reporting Obligation: Annual report to CA-IKA on well-being (first 2 years).
  • Preservation of Identity: Preserve origin documents (CC art. 1:229).
  • Medical File: Keep up-to-date.

Integration Support

Municipalities provide assistance through youth care and language courses. In case of problems: mandatory mediation.

Rights of Adopted Children

  • Access to origin information from age 16.
  • No distinction from biological children.
  • Possibility of visit to country of origin with permission.

Problems and Solutions

IssueSolution
Cultural identityTherapy/schools with diversity
Family conflictsFamily mediation

Parents risk adoption revocation in case of gross negligence. Statistics: 5% of files require aftercare intervention.