Adopting a child from the National Institute of Child Protection
Sector
Social advancement
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Grant conditions /Legal framework
A married couple, a widow or a divorced person of good conduct, psychological preparation and health and financial capability to raise a child.
- Law No. 1958‐27 of March 4, 1958 relating to public guardianship, sponsorship and adoption.
- Law No. 1967‐47 of November 21, 1967, relating to the status of children in families
- The circular of the Minister of Social Affairs No. 20 dated October 21, 2020, relating to the deposit family commission and the criteria used for the selection of families designated to embrace the children of the Tunisian governorate. Order of the Minister of Social Affairs dated 30 January 2020, revising the order dated 19 March 2003 relating to the bonuses granted to families with children within the framework of foster care and to those born out of wedlock Two hundred dinars (200 d) per month.
File documents
- An application signed by the applicant and their spouse
- A copy of the marriage contract or marriage certificate (or the content of the death of the spouse or a copy of the divorce decree if necessary)
- Four (4) envelopes with stamps
The following documents are required for all candidate‐adopters :
- Birth Certificate
- A medical certificate attesting that you are free from contagious diseases and is in a good health to take care of the child in the context of adoption
- Annual declaration of liberal profession income
- A copy of the national identity card
- Two photos
* The assessment of the social and economic situation as well as the psychological preparation of hosting families applicants are carried out by a social agent and a psychologist