Public policies to promote the adoption of adolescents, sibling groups and young people with disabilities in the State of Rio Grande do Sul

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the adoption scenario of low-demand profiles in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in order to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist for the promotion of these adoptions. In this context, the following research problem was formulated: “What actions are being taken in the state of Rio Grande do Sul to promote the adoption of adolescents, groups of siblings and young people with disabilities?” To answer this question, a bibliographic and documentary analysis was used as a methodology, examining data from the National Adoption and Foster Care System and the Child and Adolescent Coordination of the State of Rio Grande do Sul. The analyzed data confirmed that adolescents, sibling groups and young people with disabilities are part of the profile that is under-requested by adoptive parents. Public policies on adoption were also analyzed: Aplicativo Adoção, Adote um Pequeno Torcedor, Tchê!, Busca-Se(R) and Dia do Encontro. It was found that the actions achieved their objectives, as they facilitated adoptions and sensitized society to the importance of taking in children and adolescents with less accepted profiles. It was also noted the importance of promoting strategies that facilitate encounters between adopters and adoptees, such as social events and digital platforms that humanize their stories.