Frequently asked questions

What is a Surrogate Family?

It is that family that not being the family of origin, provides a home for a child or group of siblings, joining it as a temporary member.

¿Qué es la Medida de Colocación Familiar?

Es una medida legal dictada por el Juez del Tribunal de Protección del niño, niña y Adolescentes, cuando se produce una amenaza o violación de sus derechos o garantías, con el objetivo de restituir el derecho del nino a crecer en un medio familiar. Es una manera de ayudar y proteger a los niños y adolescentes, cuando viven situaciones difíciles en su familia de origen.

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". For adoption, you must do the procedure through the State agencies: www.idena.gob.ve/

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. However, the presentations are made on an individual basis, as a result of the evaluations of the parties involved, by the Family Placement Program team. The child's profile is analyzed, and the possible substitute family that fits their profile is sought.

Where can you make a report of a child who is being abused?

THIS IS A DUTY OF EVERY CITIZEN. You must contact the Council of Protection of that Municipality, and you will be able to anonymously make the complaint of the case. If you do not know the Council's information or cannot contact them, contact FUNDANA by phone and we will immediately process the complaint.

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. However, sometimes this is not possible, and when the child reaches the age of eight he is referred to a long-term Care Entity that fits his profile.

How is Family Placement different from adoption?

While adoption is an irrevocable and irreversible measure in which the child acquires the status of a son or daughter; Family placement is an interim measure where the child can grow up as one more member of the family, but maintaining some kind of bond with his/her biological family. Exceptionally, it is possible to go from placement to adoption.

What are the documents that applicants must submit?

The list here

Can my donation be tax deductible?

If the donation is in Venezuela, you can make the compensation in the income tax return for the close of the fiscal year. Fundana is a 501 (c) (3) corporation. This is the status that points out that donations made to FUNDANA Internacional (USA) are tax deductible before the IRS (We are registered under the number EIN-47-31770033)

How I can help?

There are many ways to help:

• 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:

• 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. If you want to support us, contact to the volunteer department and present your proposal. Click here.

How can I volunteer at “Las Villas de los Chiquiticos”?

Very easy ... Sign up as a volunteer. You must attend an introductory talk in which you can choose the area in which you want to participate, as well as the schedule. Contact us here. WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU!!

From what age can you be a volunteer?

Volunteers must be of legal age. However, we have social work programs for high school, college students as well as for companies. Contact us here.

What is a Surrogate Family?

It is that family that not being the family of origin, provides a home for a child or group of siblings, joining it as a temporary member.

¿Qué es la Medida de Colocación Familiar?

Es una medida legal dictada por el Juez del Tribunal de Protección del niño, niña y Adolescentes, cuando se produce una amenaza o violación de sus derechos o garantías, con el objetivo de restituir el derecho del nino a crecer en un medio familiar. Es una manera de ayudar y proteger a los niños y adolescentes, cuando viven situaciones difíciles en su familia de origen.

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". For adoption, you must do the procedure through the State agencies: www.idena.gob.ve/

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. However, the presentations are made on an individual basis, as a result of the evaluations of the parties involved, by the Family Placement Program team. The child's profile is analyzed, and the possible substitute family that fits their profile is sought.

Where can you make a report of a child who is being abused?

THIS IS A DUTY OF EVERY CITIZEN. You must contact the Council of Protection of that Municipality, and you will be able to anonymously make the complaint of the case. If you do not know the Council's information or cannot contact them, contact FUNDANA by phone and we will immediately process the complaint.

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. However, sometimes this is not possible, and when the child reaches the age of eight he is referred to a long-term Care Entity that fits his profile.

How is Family Placement different from adoption?

While adoption is an irrevocable and irreversible measure in which the child acquires the status of a son or daughter; Family placement is an interim measure where the child can grow up as one more member of the family, but maintaining some kind of bond with his/her biological family. Exceptionally, it is possible to go from placement to adoption.

What are the documents that applicants must submit?

The list here

Why help the children of Venezuela?

In today's Venezuela, more than 80% of households live in poverty. This affects their basic needs such as food, shelter and education. Our children have not been fortunate enough to have the nurturing and loving family they deserve. Fundana gives them a second chance to be respected, valued and especially to develop the maximum of all their capacities to become healthy and productive adults

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. We have been chosen by UNICEF, UCNUR and Save the Children's, as local allies for our transparency and efficiency in the services we provide. We also guarantee that all contributions are translated into direct benefit for our Programs.

How does Fundana support itself?

We support ourselves through personal and corporate donations, alliances with national and international organizations, and fundraising events. Our Self-Financing Programs (TIKITIKAS Cookies, and “Until the Last Cartridge”) are temporarily inactive.

Is Fundana only in Caracas?

We are only located in Caracas, but we receive, protect and support children and their families from throughout Venezuela.