SWE2 Chapter 1 - Adoption Laws Quiz

The CDCLAA is used to declare a child legally available for adoption.

The four types of children that can be declared legally available for adoption are: surrendered child, abandoned child, neglected child, and dependent child.

A surrendered child is a child whose parents/legal guardians knowingly or willingly relinquished in writing their parental authority through a notarized deed of voluntary commitment to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

<p>An abandoned child is a child who has no proper parental care or guardianship, or whose parents have deserted them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A foundling is a person whose facts of birth are unknown.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has the authority to issue the CDCLAA.</p> Signup and view all the answers