Post-Adoption Obligations and Integration of Adopted Children in Tilburg
After adoption in Tilburg, parents have ongoing obligations towards authorities such as the Child Protection Board and the child, aimed at sustainable integration and aftercare within the local context of this vibrant Brabant city.
Statutory Aftercare in Tilburg
- Reporting Obligation: Annual report to CA-IKA on well-being (first 2 years), to be submitted via the Tilburg adoption centre.
- Preservation of Identity: Preserve origin documents (CC art. 1:229), with support from the Municipality of Tilburg.
- Medical File: Keep up-to-date via local GGD Tilburg.
Integration Support in Tilburg
The Municipality of Tilburg offers comprehensive assistance via the Centre for Youth and Family (CJG) and language courses at ROC Tilburg. In case of problems: mandatory mediation through the Juridisch Loket Tilburg or family mediators in the Midden-Brabant region.
Rights of Adopted Children
- Access to origin information from age 16 via the Tilburg archive or CA-IKA.
- No distinction from biological children, in accordance with national legislation.
- Possibility of visit to country of origin with permission from the youth court in Den Bosch.
Problems and Solutions in Tilburg
| Issue | Solution in Tilburg |
|---|---|
| Cultural identity | Therapy via Mondriaan Preventie or schools with diversity such as Carolus Clusius College |
| Family conflicts | Family mediation at the Centre for Youth and Family Tilburg |
| Language barriers | Free NT2 courses at Taalhuis Tilburg |
Parents risk adoption revocation in case of gross negligence. In Tilburg, approximately 5% of files require aftercare intervention, with successful local programmes such as the Adopted Persons Integration Project.