ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Children Act
210. Functions of adoption societies
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
210. Functions of adoption societies
The functions of an adoption society shall be—(a)to make such inquiries and investigations, and to cause such reports as shall be prescribed or as the Court may direct, to be obtained for the purpose of ensuring so far as may be possible, the suitability of the proposed adoption of a child;(b)to examine and interview any applicant for an adoption order and make such inquiries and investigations, and to cause such reports as may be prescribed in regulations to be obtained and lodged with the Court for the purpose of ensuring, so far as may be reasonably practicable, that the applicant is a fit person to be granted an adoption order;(c)to ensure that the parent or guardian of the child to whom the application relates understands the effect in relation to his rights as a parent or guardian, and of the making of an adoption order in respect of the child, and in this regard and whenever possible, to procure any consents to the adoption from the persons specified under section 186;(d)to prepare and submit records of children available for adoption to the Council;(e)where the child in respect of whom arrangements for adoption are to be made appears to have been abandoned, to ensure that, as far as possible, all necessary steps are taken to trace the parents or relatives of the child;(f)with the authority of the Secretary, but subject to the society’s ability, to take care and possession of any child whose parent or guardian is desirous of giving the child up for adoption pending arrangements for adoption;(g)when appointed by the Court to act as guardian ad litem in any adoption proceedings, to nominate a member or officer of the society to act as such;(h)to make provision for the care and supervision of children who have been placed by their parents or guardians under the adoption society’s care;(i)to maintain a register and records in respect of all or any children in respect of whom arrangements for adoption have been made by the society, and the names and particulars of any applicants for adoption or of the adopters; and(j)to perform such other duties as may be prescribed under this Act or any other written law.