Enforce strict adoption procedures

WE, the trustees and staff of OrphanCare, are appalled and greatly saddened by the death of toddler Muhammad Al Fateh Abdullah who passed away at the Sultanah Nora Ismail Hospital (HSNI) on July 11. According to news reports, the toddler was believed to have been abused by his adoptive parents who have eight biological children.

To prevent such tragic incidents from happening again, OrphanCare advocates proper screening of couples or families before they are allowed to adopt. At OrphanCare, our comprehensive screening process includes a face-to-face interview, “Potential Adoptive Parents” training workshop, and inspections of the adoptive family’s home before and after adoption.