Transcender a natureza, acolher o diferente do seu próprio ente e amar simplesmente por amar: os desafios da adoção de crianças e adolescentes em um município de médio porte

Abstract

The present study addresses the adoption of children or adolescents in a medium-sized municipality, since the theme reflects on compliance with the law, to guarantee their rights, preventing them from being violated. Since there is a public interest in providing a better childhood. The objective is to know the profile of children and adolescents in foster care in Brazil, identify possible barriers for those who want to adopt and likely evolutions in the adoption process. Through the qualitative approach, categorical content analysis and semi-structured interview, carried out in person with 5 participants, who act directly and indirectly in the process, to obtain current data from the municipality and compare with research on the subject. The results found show the profiles of applicants and children or adolescents in foster care, suitable for adoption, five challenges present in society, but that there may be improvements to avoid the bureaucratization of the process and lack of interest of the applicants, since a child is not sought for the applicants but rather to analyze a family for the welcomed child, demystifying the idea that the child is the solution to problems. Discovering new ideals, to be implemented in future research, ensuring that there is no accumulation of children or adolescents, emphasizing the importance of family life for their development.