Frequently asked questions
Institutional Questions
What is a Surrogate Family?
¿Qué es la Medida de Colocación Familiar?
Who are the children susceptible to a Family Placement?
Children from newborns to adolescents, groups of siblings, children with different conditions, who are protected in a Care Entity, without the possibility in the medium term of being reintegrated into their family of origin.
What requirements must a Surrogate Family meet?
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Be Venezuelan or resident in the country. -
Be between 25 and 55 years of age. -
With or without biological and / or adopted children. -
Not be enrolled in the Adoption program or other Family Placement Program. -
Belonging to a family with a stable and harmonious life. -
Have a flexible attitude to adapt to new situations. -
Respect for the personal history of the child, with acceptance of their particular characteristics. -
Be willing to participate in training courses dictated by the Placement Program, to facilitate the inclusion of the child in the foster family.
What is the process for applying as a foster family (surrogate)?
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It begins with an induction workshop where the primary objective of the foster care program is explained, making known the legal foundations of the Organic Law for the Protection of Boys, Girls and Adolescents (LOPNNA). -
Submitting to the Placement Program of the requirements and documentation. -
Subsequently, they will be evaluated by the multidisciplinary team made up of: Psychiatry, Psychologists, Lawyers and Social Workers, with the basic purpose of clarifying doubts and concerns. -
Throughout the process you will be advised and accompanied by our team.
How can I adopt a child?
If you are residing in Venezuela, you can apply as a substitute family to our Program: "grow up and Small".
Can I choose the child I want?
When you apply as a foster family, part of the evaluation process includes a "letter of reasons" in which you can specify the profile of the child you want to host in your home; regarding: age, gender, phenotypic characteristics, health condition, with or without siblings, among others.
Where can you make a report of a child who is being abused?
What happens when children do not find a family before they are eight years old?
Our goal is for all children to get in a family modality before that age. It can be :nuclear or extended biological family, foster family or adoptive family.
How is Family Placement different from adoption?
Collaborate with Fundana
Can my donation be tax deductible?
How I can help?
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With donation in local or foreign currency in a single or periodic way -
Bringing goods or services -
Being a volunteer -
Participating in our events and / or promoting fundraising events
How can I make a donation if I don't live in Venezuela?
If it is an monetary donation:
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Through the donate link here -
Via venmo @fundana-venezuela
I would like to host an event with you or propose an idea, What should I do?
We are always open to new ideas.
Volunteering
How can I volunteer at “Las Villas de los Chiquiticos”?
From what age can you be a volunteer?
Adoption and Family Placement
What is a Surrogate Family?
¿Qué es la Medida de Colocación Familiar?
Who are the children susceptible to a Family Placement?
Children from newborns to adolescents, groups of siblings, children with different conditions, who are protected in a Care Entity, without the possibility in the medium term of being reintegrated into their family of origin.
What requirements must a Surrogate Family meet?
-
Be Venezuelan or resident in the country. -
Be between 25 and 55 years of age. -
With or without biological and / or adopted children. -
Not be enrolled in the Adoption program or other Family Placement Program. -
Belonging to a family with a stable and harmonious life. -
Have a flexible attitude to adapt to new situations. -
Respect for the personal history of the child, with acceptance of their particular characteristics. -
Be willing to participate in training courses dictated by the Placement Program, to facilitate the inclusion of the child in the foster family.
What is the process for applying as a foster family (surrogate)?
-
It begins with an induction workshop where the primary objective of the foster care program is explained, making known the legal foundations of the Organic Law for the Protection of Boys, Girls and Adolescents (LOPNNA). -
Submitting to the Placement Program of the requirements and documentation. -
Subsequently, they will be evaluated by the multidisciplinary team made up of: Psychiatry, Psychologists, Lawyers and Social Workers, with the basic purpose of clarifying doubts and concerns. -
Throughout the process you will be advised and accompanied by our team.
How can I adopt a child?
If you are residing in Venezuela, you can apply as a substitute family to our Program: "grow up and Small".
Can I choose the child I want?
When you apply as a foster family, part of the evaluation process includes a "letter of reasons" in which you can specify the profile of the child you want to host in your home; regarding: age, gender, phenotypic characteristics, health condition, with or without siblings, among others.
Where can you make a report of a child who is being abused?
What happens when children do not find a family before they are eight years old?
Our goal is for all children to get in a family modality before that age. It can be :nuclear or extended biological family, foster family or adoptive family.
How is Family Placement different from adoption?
About our Programs
Why help the children of Venezuela?
How do I know that Fundana is a trustworthy Foundation to give my help?
We have a 30-year history operating in Venezuela. We are audited by Espineira, Sheldon and Associates of Price Waterhouse, and our licenses are annually renewed through Government entities.
How does Fundana support itself?
We support ourselves through personal and corporate donations, alliances with national and international organizations, and fundraising events.
Is Fundana only in Caracas?
We are only located in Caracas, but we receive, protect and support children and their families from throughout Venezuela.