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Post-Adoption Obligations and Integration of Adopted Children in Rotterdam

Post-adoption in Rotterdam includes reporting obligations to CA-IKA, preservation of identity (CC art. 1:229) and integration assistance via CJG and language courses. Parents monitor well-being; children receive origin information and support for cultural adaptation in multicultural neighbourhoods.

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Post-Adoption Obligations and Integration of Adopted Children in Rotterdam

After adoption in Rotterdam, parents continue to have obligations towards authorities such as the Child Protection Board Rotterdam-Rijnmond and the child, aimed at sustainable integration and aftercare in this multicultural port city.

Statutory Aftercare

  • Reporting Obligation: Annual report to the Central Authority on Intercountry Adoption (CA-IKA) on well-being (first 2 years), with possible inspection by Rotterdam youth care agencies.
  • Preservation of Identity: Preserve origin documents (CC art. 1:229), including registration in the Personal Records Database in Rotterdam.
  • Medical File: Keep up-to-date via child health clinics in neighbourhoods such as Charlois or Feijenoord.

Integration Support in Rotterdam

The municipality of Rotterdam offers extensive assistance via the Centre for Youth and Family (CJG) and language courses at Babel or RefugeeWork. In case of problems in diverse neighbourhoods such as Delfshaven: mandatory mediation via the Rotterdam Legal Desk.

Rights of Adopted Children

  • Access to origin information from age 16 via Rotterdam archives or CA-IKA.
  • No distinction from biological children, in accordance with local anti-discrimination policy.
  • Possibility of visit to country of origin with permission from the Rotterdam youth court judge.

Problems and Solutions in Rotterdam Context

IssueSolution
Cultural identity in multicultural neighbourhoodsTherapy via GGD Rotterdam or schools with diversity such as in Rotterdam-South
Family conflicts due to port city dynamicsFamily mediation at Youth Care Agency Rijnmond

Parents risk adoption revocation in case of gross negligence. Statistics: In Rotterdam, approximately 7% of files require aftercare intervention due to high diversity.