CARA Carings Online Parents Registration For Adoption

Organization : Central Adoption Resource Authority
Service Name : Online Parents Registration For Adoption
Country : India

Website : https://cara.wcd.gov.in/
Register Online :https://carings.wcd.gov.in/

How To Do CARA Online Parent Registration?

Kindly read these instructions carefully before registering online for CARA adoption:
** This registration is meant for Indian citizens residing in India

Related / Similar Facility : CARA Child Adoption Resource Information & Guidance System

** If one of the PAPs is a foreigner and other is an Indian, please go to the page Register Online and select appropriate columns in Nationality
** Please give your correct residential address and telephone no. with area code
** You or your spouse must have a Permanent Account Number (PAN) card and you have to upload PAN card in portable document format (.pdf) – size should not exceed 512 KB
** You have to upload your (single parent) or your family photograph (couple) in .jpg format (3.5 x 4.5 cm). – Size should not exceed 1 MB
** You must have an email account and mobile number
** After successful registration, you will receive an online acknowledgement letter which will contain your registration and credential details
** In case you misplace your online acknowledgement letter, then it can be regenerated using Forgot Password link available in Track Status page

Documents Required For CARA Adoption

Please upload the following documents to apply for CARA Adoption:
** Photograph of person/s adopting a child (Post Card Size)
** Birth Certificate
** Proof of Residence (Adhaar Card/Voter Card/ Driving License/ Passport/ Current Electricity Bill/ Telephone Bill
** Proof of Income of last year (Salary Slip/ Income Certificate issued by Govt. Department/ Income Tax Return)
** In case you are married, please upload Marriage Certificate
** In case you are divorcee, please upload copy of Divorce Decree
** In case of death of your spouse, please upload Death Certificate of spouse

** Certificate from a medical practitioner certifying that the PAPs do not suffer from any chronic, contagious or fatal disease and they are fit to adopt.
** In case of incomplete/wrong information, your application is liable to be treated as invalid
** After registration, you should contact the adoption agency
** All original documents will have to be produced for verification
** Your eligibility for adoption will be decided by the adoption agency.

Contact

For any difficulty, Please send email to : carahdesk.wcd [AT] nic.in

About Us :
Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is a statutory body of Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India. It functions as the nodal body for adoption of Indian children and is mandated to monitor and regulate in-country and inter-country adoptions.

CARA is designated as the Central Authority to deal with inter-country adoptions in accordance with the provisions of the Hague Convention on Inter-country Adoption, 1993, ratified by Government of India in 2003. CARA primarily deals with adoption of orphan, abandoned and surrendered children through its associated /recognised adoption agencies.

FAQ On CARA Adoption

Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about CARA Adoption

What is CARA?
CARA stands for Central Adoption Resource Authority. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. CARA is responsible for regulating and promoting in-country and inter-country adoption in India.

What are the eligibility criteria for adopting a child in India?
The eligibility criteria for adopting a child in India are as follows:
** The adoptive parents must be Indian citizens.
** The adoptive parents must be at least 25 years old and at least 15 years older than the child they are adopting.
** The adoptive parents must be married for at least two years.
** The adoptive parents must be mentally and physically fit to raise a child.
** The adoptive parents must have a stable income and a home that is suitable for a child.

What are the costs associated with adopting a child in India?
The costs associated with adopting a child in India vary depending on the adoption agency and the child. However, the costs typically include the following:
** Home study fee
** Adoption agency fee
** Court fees
** Medical expenses
** Travel expenses

Additional Simplified Procedure

You can register for adoption by visiting the CARA website and filling out the online registration form.

Here are the steps on how to register at the CARA portal for adoption:
** Go to the CARA portal website
** Click on the “Adoption” tab.
** Click on the “Register” button.
** Fill out the registration form.
** Upload the required documents.
** Pay the registration fee.
** Submit the registration form.

Here are the required documents:
** A copy of your PAN card or Aadhaar card.
** A copy of your marriage certificate.
** A copy of your income tax returns for the last two years.
** A copy of your bank statement for the last two months.
** A copy of your passport size photographs.
** A copy of your landlord’s or society’s letter stating that you have a place to stay.

Note:
** The registration fee for adoption is Rs. 1000.
** The processing time for registration is typically 15-30 days.
** Once you are registered at the CARA portal, you can start the process of adopting a child.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind when registering at the CARA portal for adoption:
** You must be at least 21 years old to adopt a child.
** You must be married for at least two years to adopt a child.
** You must have a stable income and a place to stay.
** You must be mentally and physically fit to adopt a child.
** You must undergo a home study to assess your suitability to adopt a child.
** You must be interviewed by a panel of experts to assess your suitability to adopt a child.
** You must be approved by the CARA committee to adopt a child.