Turkey has eliminated the 40-year age limit for adoption, a move announced by Family and Social Policy Minister Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya that opens the door for older citizens to provide family care for children.
“From this moment, we are removing the age limit of 40 for adopting a child,” Kaya said. She emphasized that after a thorough social assessment, citizens over 40 will now be eligible to adopt. The minister stressed the importance of family upbringing for children’s health and social integration, stating that children thrive best in a family environment.
The policy change aims to shift children from institutional care to family settings. Kaya also encouraged educated and well-known individuals to adopt orphans, saying, “Imagine a judge or a businessman adopts a child from a small village. That would be very valuable for the children and mean a lot to them.”
The announcement marks a significant shift in Turkey’s adoption policy, potentially affecting thousands of prospective parents who were previously ineligible due to their age. The ministry plans to conduct careful social assessments to ensure the best interests of the children are prioritised.
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