Saying Good-Bye to CRIBS with Adoptive Parents
Posted on September 18, 2008
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Every now and then, when we visit on Sundays, we would hear about this little boy or this little girl who have been taken away from CRIBS by his or her adoptive parents. It’s a mixed feeling among the staff and the volunteers—for we all know that this tiny child will be in good hands, after going through all the legalities and procedures for adoption. Feelings of joy because this child will now start a new life—with a real family. Sadness, because we, especially the staff, will miss the child—who they have taken care of for a year or two.
These little children have somehow become a part of our lives. What with acting as pseudo parents, feeding them, playing with them, taking care of them, attending to their needs. The full time staff on the other hand, stay with them almost the whole day, or whole night in shifts, bathing them, dressing them up, putting them to sleep, even disciplining them. Oh yes, they get a surplus of hugs and kisses from the staff, both administrative and those directly handling them—nurses, therapists, caregivers, clinicians, doctors, etc. They see to it that the kids celebrate their birthdays, with cakes and all, coordinate with volunteers for the kids’ spiritual needs, and when a child gets sick, give individual care, accompanying him or her to the hospital when confined.
Just last week, toddler Marlon (not his real name) was fetched by his Canadian foster parents, who are now his legal parents. They have said good-bye, and have flown to Canada. He will start a life anew with his parents. He does not anymore have to share the attention of the staff and the volunteers, who have to look after 25 other infants, crawlers and toddlers. His world is not anymore confined to the CRIBS home—he will live in a real home, see many places, and finally be able to say the words “Dad” and “Mom”, or “Daddy” and “Mommy”, or “Papa” and”Mama”. He will be kissed, hugged and loved and in return will kiss, hug and love his new parents.
Yes, Marlon is lucky, unlike the others who will grow up and eventually move to the bigger orphanages, like DSWD’s RSCC (Reception and Study Center for Children) or the other orphanages that cater to bigger children. The other children are CRIBS are waiting to be either adopted, or taken back by their parent who surrendered them to the DSWD. It is not easy though for the latter to take back their childrern. They still have go through a process, to prove that they will be able to take care of their children after withdrawing them from CRIBS.
The children deserve a family. For those local and foreign residents interested to adopt a child, just visit the main website of CRIBS for the requirements and procedures.
Please visit The CRIBS Blog to know more about the infants, crawlers and toddlers.
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