FORM A CASE NO.:…………………….

APPLICATION TO THE ADOPTION BOARD

I/We* the undersigned desire to make application to the Adoption Board in respect of a Female/Male* child
named………………………………………………………………………………..……….approximately………..……years old, residing
at…………………………………………………………………………………………….in the parish of……………………………...…………
(If your residence is in a town, state the street and number)

I/We* hereby undertake that the particulars given below are true to the best of my/our* knowledge and belief.

1. NAME:…………………………………………………………………………………… DATE OF BIRTH:………………….………

(Surname) (Christian Names)

ADDRESS…………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………...

COUNTRY OF DOMICILE:………………………………………………………………………RELIGION:………………….……………...................

2. NAME:…………………………………………………………………………………… DATE OF BIRTH:………………….………

(Surname) (Christian Names)

ADDRESS…………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………...

COUNTRY OF DOMICILE:………………………………………………………………………RELIGION:………………….……………...................

3. TWO RESPONSIBLE PERSONS ABLE TO VOUCH MY/OUR* CHARACTER:

(a) NAME:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(Surname) (Christian Names)

ADDDRESS:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(b) NAME:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(Surname) (Christian Names)

ADDDRESS:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

IMPORTANT: Where the Application is by one or two Spouses their Marriage Certificate must be
attached to the Form.
* Strike out as appropriate.

Applicant(s) Signature: (1)………………………………………………………………….

(2)………………………………………………………………….
Date………………………………………………………………..

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 ADOPTION APPLICATION FORM (FORM A)

The personal information requested on this form is collected under the authority of and will be used for
This
theform must beofcompleted
purpose using clear
administering the black ink. (Children Of) Act. Under certain circumstances, the collected
Adoption
information may be subject to disclosure as per the Adoption (Children Of) Act and the Access to
Information Act of Jamaica.

SECTION 1

APPLICANT A (If more space is required, please attach separate sheets)

Surname First name & Middle

Also Known As (including maiden or previous name(s) if applicable)

Gender : M/F Title: Ms, Mrs, Miss, Mr

Birth date (dd/mm/yyyy) Country of Birth Citizenship/Nationality

Social Security/TRN Number

Home Address How long have you lived at this address? (if less than 5
years, please give details of the previous address)

Home phone number Work phone number Cell phone number

( ) ( ) ( )

Email

Mailing address (if different)

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Marital Status
Single Married Common-Law Divorced Separated

If you are married, give date and place of marriage

If you live in a common-law relationship, date on which you set up a household together

If you are separated or divorced, give date and name of partner

If you are single, do you have a partner who visits you at home?

Occupation Retired/Unemployed (if retired, what was your last

job)

Place of Work

Work history for the past five years

Name and address of Employer From (dd/mm/yyyy) To (dd/mm/yyyy)

Religion/Spiritual values/Beliefs System

Describe your religion/spiritual values/belief system

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APPLICANT B (If more space is required, please attach separate sheets)
Surname First name & Middle

Also Known As (including maiden or previous name(s) if applicable)

Gender : M/F Title: Ms, Mrs, Miss, Mr

Birth date Country of Birth Citizenship/Nationality

(dd/mm/yyyy)

Social Security/TRN Number

Home Address How long have you lived at this address? (if less than 5
years, please give details of the previous address)

Home phone number Work phone number Cell phone number

( ) ( ) ( )

Email

Mailing address (if different)

Marital Status
Single Married Common-Law Divorced Separated

If you are married, give date and place of marriage

If you live in a common-law relationship, date on which you set up a household together

If you are separated or divorced, give date and name of partner

If you are single, do you have a partner who visits you at home?

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Occupation Retired/Unemployed (if retired, what was your last job)

Place of Work

Work history for the past five years

Name and address of Employer From (dd/mm/yyyy) To (dd/mm/yyyy)

Religion/Spiritual values/Beliefs System

Describe your religion/spiritual values/belief system

SECTION 2
Household Finances
1ST Applicant 2ND Applicant
Monthly income

Monthly income from any other

source
Any investments (real estates, life
insurance)
Total monthly payments (inc
mortgage or rent, utilities etc)
Is there any form of medical
insurance

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 SECTION 3
Members of the household (please attach an additional sheet if necessary)

Full name Date of birth Relationship to Relationship to Occupation/School

(dd/mm/yyyy Male Applicant Female Applicant
(e.g. birth, step (e.g. birth, step
child, adopted child, adopted
child) child)

Children of Applicant (s) outside the household

Full Name Date of Birth Sex Place of Abode
(dd/mm/yyyy)

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 CONTACT PERSONS:
Name three (3) persons who can assist us in contacting you in an emergency. If adopting in Jamaica one contact
person must live in Jamaica.
Name Address Telephone number

3.1 Have you discussed your adoption plan with family members? [ ]Yes [ ] No. What were the
reactions of your family regarding your decision to adopt a child?

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3.2 Please state fully your reasons for wishing to adopt?

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3.3 Have you adopted a child before? [ ] Yes [ ] No, if yes was the application successful?
[ ] Yes [ ] No. If the application was refused, why? Give the reasons below.

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 SECTION 4
Medical Information
Details 1st Applicant 2nd Applicant

Name of Doctor

Address

Telephone
number

4.1 Do you have any objections to the Adoption Board contacting your doctor regarding your health?
[ ] Yes [ ] No

4.2 Have you or any member of your family had any serious medical or mental problems requiring treatment
or hospitalisation? [ ] Yes [ ] No, if yes explain below:

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4.3 Is there any medical reason why you do not have any children? [ ] Yes [ ] No

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 SECTION 5
Your home: Your housing, neighbourhood and access to services

5.1 Briefly describe your accommodation paying particular attention to the way that it is suitable for caring for a
child/ren. (Answer must include number of bedrooms in your home, whether or not the child share his/her
bedroom and with whom will he/she share his/her bedroom)

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5.2 Briefly describe the neighbourhood and community in which you live and the way that it is suitable for
caring for a child/ren.

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 SECTION 6

APPLICANT(S) WHO ALREADY HAVE A CHILD IN THEIR HOME/CARE THEY WISH TO ADOPT:
(please note a copy of the child’s birth certificate must be provided). (please skip to Section 7 if
not applicable)

Surname of child First name and Middle

Any other name (if applicable)

Home Address Child’s Date of Birth Place of birth

(dd/mm/yyyy)

Name of Mother of child (if not Address Telephone number

alive, please indicate)

Name of Father of child (if not

alive, please indicate)

6.1 Does the child’s parents agree to his/her adoption? [ ] Yes [ ] No

6.2 When was child placed in your care? Day.....................Month....................Year........................

6.3 What were the circumstances that led to the placement of the child with you? Please explain

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 6.4 Is the child to be adopted related to you in any way? [ ] Yes [ ] No. If related please state how
(please submit documentary proof with your application e.g. birth certificates etc)

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6.5 If the child is not related to you, who placed the child in your care?

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6.6 If the child is presently not living with you, with whom does he/she live?

Name(s): ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Contact telephone number: …………………………………………………………………………………………..

Relationship to child: ……………………………………………………………………………………………

6.7 If the child is not living with you, but the child was placed in your care who pays for the upkeep
of the child?

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6.8 When did you start to provide for the child? Day.............Month........................Year............

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6.9 Have you ever lived with the child, If so, state when, where and how long. Please give dates.

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6.10 If you have never lived with the child, have you ever met the child? [ ] Yes [ ] No

6.11 How well do you know the child? (e.g. personality, habits, behaviour). Please explain
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6.12 If the child is not living with you, does the child to be adopted have brothers or sisters living in the home
where the child lives? [ ] Yes [ ] No. If yes, what are their ages?

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6.13 Do you have a legal guardianship or custody document placing the child in your care? [ ] Yes [ ] No. If
yes, please submit a copy with the application.

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 SECTION 7
APPLICANT(S) SEEKING TO ADOPT A CHILD FROM THE STATE (CDA)
7.1 What type of child would best fit into your family? (Age, sex, personality etc)
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7.2 Are you willing to adopt a child with any of the following (Tick in corresponding column)
No Yes Types of Behavior Mild Moderate Severe
Emotional problems
Sexualized behavior
Behavioral problems
Disabled/Special needs
Other medical conditions
e.g. sickle cell

7.3 In the event that we are unable to match you with the child you have requested, will you be willing to
consider information about another child similar to the age group etc.[ ] Yes [ ] No? [ ] Maybe

SECTION 8
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
8.1 Have any member of your household ever been convicted of any offences? [ ] Yes [ ] No.
If yes, give details

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8.2 Have you (or your partner) ever had a county court judgement made against you (or your partner)
or ever been declared bankrupt? [ ] Yes [ ] No. If yes, please give date(s), court and brief
details

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8.3 Have you (or your partner) ever been convicted or cautioned for a criminal offence? Any
conviction or caution considered to be ‘spent’ under The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act must be disclosed.

Date Offence (s) Penalty

1st
Applicant

2nd
Applicant

8.4 What supervision arrangements would be in place for the newly adopted child when you or your
partner goes to work?

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8.5 If the child is going to live outside of Jamaica, are you aware that the child will have to adjust to
a new culture/environment? [ ] Yes [ ] No

8.6 If there are difficulties with the child you adopt are you prepared to contact the Social Services
for assistance? [ ] Yes [ ] No

8.7 Do you have any information whether the child you wish to adopt is a beneficiary under a will or
Estate? [ ] Yes [ ] No

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SECTION 9

REFERENCES

Please give the names and addresses of 2 (two) people who are not family members who know you well and
would be prepared to be interviewed about your parenting/caring capacity and other issues relevant to this
application. These are minimum requirements and the Agency may also require additional references. Where
this is the case, the Agency will explain these requirements and seek your consent. We also require written
reference letters from the referees.

1st Referee 2nd Referee

Name

Address

Telephone number

Relationship to you

Number of years
known

Does this referee

know you as a couple
(where this is a joint
application) or one of
you (state which)

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SECTION 10
DECLARATIONS AND CONSENT

I/we declare that to the best of my/our knowledge and belief, the details supplied in this application are
correct. I /we understand that the Adoption Board through the Child Development Agency may seek
verification of any of the facts supplied. I/we understand that if any of this information is found to be false
or misleading, this may result in the rejection of the application or the revocation of an adoption Order or
License. I/we understand that it is important not to withhold any information about factors that may
influence my/our capacity to care for a child. If I/we have any uncertainty about this, then I/we will seek
clarity from the Child Development Agency.

I/We give consent to the Adoption Board through the Child Development Agency to make such enquires
(written or verbal) from individuals, agencies or organisations, to conduct interviews, obtain reports etc in
accordance with the Children (Adoption Of) Act in order to assess application made for the adoption of
minors and for the consideration of the relevant court in Jamaica. This includes written report from my/our
registered medical practitioner about my/our health. I/We understand that I/we may not be entitled to see
some of this information where it has been supplied confidentially.

I/We understand that the Adoption Board through the Child Development Agency may ask me/us to supply
further information in order to assess my/our application. This consent is valid for the duration of this
adoption application. I/We may withdraw my/our consent by providing written confirmation of withdrawal
of the application to adopt.

I understand that this form is the property of the Adoption Board through the Child Development Agency to
whom I/we have applied. I agree not to copy this document (other than for my/our personal records) or
disclose its contents in full or in part, to any person, agency or authority without prior permission to do so.

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Name of 1st Applicant

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Signature of 1st Applicant Date (dd/mm/yy)

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Name of 2nd Applicant

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Signature of 2nd Applicant Date (dd/mm/yy)

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 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Date Form Received .........................................................................

(dd/mm/yy)

Received by...............................................................................................................
Name of: Children Officer/Adoption Officer/CSR/Adoption Coordinator

Date Assessment started ................................................

(dd/mm/yy)

Date completed...............................................
(dd/mm/yy)

Assessed by............................................................................
Name of: Children Officer/Adoption Officer

Reviewed by..................................................................
Adoption Coordinator

Date Reviewed...........................................................
(dd/mm/yy)

Unique Case Reference Number: …………………………………………………………….

Adoption Type : Adoption Order Adoption Licence

NB: Please do not return completed application Form without supporting documents.

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