American businesswoman adopts child from surat orphanage

Updated: Sep 6th, 2024


A little girl abandoned by her parents over a year ago has found a new home with a loving family in the United States. Christine Addis, a businesswoman and single mother from New York City, has adopted the child, marking the first international adoption from Surat under the Adoption Regulations 2022.

The child, who was placed in an orphanage in Kataragam, Surat, over a year ago, was listed on the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) website. Addis, drawn to the child’s profile, initiated the adoption process.

 According to the new regulations, an order from the district collector is mandatory for adoption. Therefore, the Special Adoption Agency (SAA) in Surat initiated the process to hand over the child as per the Adoption Regulation 2022. The child’s passport was prepared, and the adoption order was issued on September 5, 2024, by District Collector Dr Saurabh Parghi. Today, the adoption order and other necessary documents were handed over to Addis, who traveled from the US to Surat.

The child, who has a throat condition, will now receive further treatment in the United States. The orphanage staff and child protection officers provided her with special care during her time in India. This adoption marks a significant milestone for international adoption from Surat, following the implementation of the new regulations 2022.

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