Pre-adoptive Foster Care : We have been the forerunner of this programme ever since it has been initiated. We believe that child has a right and need to be brought up in a family from birth itself, and hence have Foster families with whom children are placed until the child goes to its permanent home post adoption. These families are from varied backgrounds with motivation to care for an unrelated child as their own. They are trained, registered and regularly monitored by our professional staff.

Prospective Adoptive Families: They are the most important stake holders in the process. We counsel them, ease their discomfort, clear their concerns and apprehensions along with assisting them with legal formalities. The couples undergo a rigorous screening process of interviews, home visits, orientation meetings etc. to assess their preparedness to adopt a child. Support Group is  organized once a year to provide  them a platform to come together and share their happiness.

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The following article summarizes the feelings of an adoptive mother very eloquently:

One phrase deeply etched in my mind is if you cannot become Devaki become Yashoda. This inspired me to go in for adoption, as the epitome of motherhood is Yashoda. After 7 long harrowing years of infertility, i found this avenue ( adoption ) to fulfill my maternal instincts. It was like my rehabilitation.

Thus Aman came into my life. I heard all the proverbial bells ringing in my ears which a person hears on love at first sight. He showed remarkable confidence in me from day one as he unquestioningly took me as his mother, bringing with him all the joys and the pains of motherhood. His first tooth, his first step, his first 'mama' , 'papa' , all the milestones, plus his injuries, the late nights, the worries, his slightest illness would give us sleepless nights. My bundle of joy brought with him a surprise gift, Aastha, my biological child, making me Devaki also.

Over the years the thin line between Devaki and Yashoda has vanished and the two have blended me into a unique mother. My heart goes out to Aman's biological mother, especially on his birthdays, and i hope for some divine medium to convey my thanks and indebtedness to her as i am experiencing all the emotions which are rightfully hers. God Bless her, wherever she is.

Thanks a million to Family Service Centre. God bless you too. Please keep up the good work as our world needs more like you.

Anita Khanna