Adoption Service
Our adoption program provides the necessary services and support to families willing to provide a safe home for children from environments and circumstances that compromise their well-being. Adoption is a measure of child protection, offering a definitive family to children who, due to certain circumstances, cannot remain in their family of origin.
In every adoption process, we prioritize the best interests of the child and respect for their rights. We recognize that the healthiest thing and what a child has the right to is to be in the bosom of a FOREVER FAMILY. At Hogar Cuna San Cristóbal, we are committed to Puerto Rican children and we work on their behalf with the aim of promoting their permanence in the family.
El derecho a la identidad
Soy adoptado/a
testimonio Egresados
Mitos y realidades sobre la adopción
Comentarios intrusivos
Patria potestad y Custodia
What is adoption?
As established in Law No. 61-2018, called the “PR Adoption Law”, it establishes that adoption is a solemn legal act, which involves the total rupture of the legal-family bond of a minor or an adult under the exception established in this Law, with his or her biological relationship, and the consequent affiliation of the minor with the Adopting Party, which has expressed its will for him or her to legally be his or her son or daughter.
What laws regulate the adoption process in Puerto Rico?
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Puerto Rico Civil Code
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Law No. 61 of 2018: Puerto Rico Adoption Law
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Law No. 156 of December 28, 2020 (amendment)
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Law No. 57 of May 11, 2023: Law for the Prevention of Abuse, Preservation of Family Unity and for the Safety, Well-being and Protection of Minors
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Children's Rights Charter.
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Regulation 9062 of the D.F. of 2018
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Indian Child Welfare Act
What are the steps to follow for the adoption process with HCSC?
Adoption process with Hogar Cuna San Cristóbal
Program Services
Workshops and training
We offer workshops and training programs for adoptive families, covering key topics such as communication, attachment and problem solving. We provide individualized advice and emotional support throughout the process.
Educational resources
We provide a variety of educational resources, including books, guides, and multimedia materials, to help adoptive families obtain information and guidance about adoption and parenting. We cover topics such as adoption preparation, child development, and emotional support.
Preparation before the placement of the minor
Before the child is placed in their adoptive home, a comprehensive service plan is developed specifically designed to support families in their adoption process.
Post-adoption support
You can count on us at all times. We offer post-adoption care service, in which you can ask all your questions and clarify any doubts that may arise in your child's adaptation process.
If you would like to educate yourself more about the topic of adoption, click here for more information on dates and registration for our upcoming workshops.
Upcoming Workshops
If you are exploring this alternative, we invite you to participate in one of our Adoption Orientations.
Adoption orientation
Educational resources
Forming a family through adoption is a different experience from the biological one; it entails challenges that can have an impact on the family system and for which it is important to be prepared. Education is a key part of a successful process for all parties. Hogar Cuna San Cristóbal provides training, tools and resources.
Adopting is a beautiful adventure of growth, but it is not without difficulties. Adoptive families must face a number of challenges. For these reasons, we have created resources aimed at those future parents who question their role and wish to increase their skills to solve the challenges that arise in parenting.
Educational resources
In this inspiring episode of the podcast "Oenegé, el Pódocast", Tatiana Pérez Rivera talks with Kristal Torres and Madeleine Calderón, social workers from the Hogar Cuna San Cristóbal team.
On the occasion of the commemoration of Adoption Month in November, the guests share their experience working with Puerto Rican boys and girls who are part of the protection system or have been voluntarily given up. During the conversation, the challenges, joys and importance of comprehensive support before, during and after the adoption process are addressed, highlighting how the Hogar Cuna San Cristóbal has been a pillar in the lives of hundreds of minors for more than 30 years.
Listen to this episode full of learnings and reflections on the impact of the third sector in the lives of the most vulnerable. Available on Spotify.
Evidence-based practices
The services provided in the Hogar Cuna San Cristóbal adoption program are based on evidence-based practices, including:
Trust-based Relational Intervention
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) works a trauma-informed, whole-child approach to the care of vulnerable children and youth. Based on attachment theory and developmental neuroscience. This intervention is designed to help carers see and meet the needs of the children and young people in their care. It is based on three sets of interactive principles: connect, empower and correct. For more information visit: https://child.tcu.edu/about-us/tbri/
Training for Adoption Competency (TAC)
Professional certified by the evidence-based practice Training For Adoption Competency (TAC). Adoption competency clinical training program for mental health professionals who work with families formed through adoption, with children and youth frequently adopted from the foster care system. These professionals can apply attachment and trauma-informed skills to address core adoption issues such as loss, grief, understanding the adoption story, identity formation, searching, and reunion.
