Adoption has grown in
popularity in West Bengal over the past few years. Atmaja, Association of
Adoptive Parents, is a registered community-based organisation
of adoptive parents in West Bengal, which works on issues related to adoption.
Established in 2000, Atmaja has been working in this field with the following
objectives:
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To provide a network, support group and
forum for adoptive parents.
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To ensure the well-being of adopted
children and to help protect their rights.
·
To assist the process of adoption by
providing help to parents in the pre-adoptive stage.
·
To work towards the rationalisation of
laws regarding adoption to ensure the best interests of the children and
parents.
·
To promote social awareness and
consciousness about adoption in society.
Atmaja is a voluntary
organisation.
All members are adoptive families.
Atmaja is also a member of the
Mumbai-based Indian Federation of Adoptive Families’ Association.
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