“One of the responsibilities stated that if the fosters want to include the media in events concerning Boshko, they are obliged to ask for permission from competent court of body. They violated that regulation”, explained Dushko Minovski, State Secretary at the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy.
However, First Children’s Embassy in the World Megjashi asks whether an expert team has been consulted regarding the taking away of the child from the foster family. According to the Embassy it is another trauma for the child, since the child has often been subject to change of place of living. Further more, the Embassy reckons that this act may be demotivating for other foster families and potential home model families. According to it, the Centre is obliged to inform the family about the seriousness of the agreed rights and obligations, especially regarding giving public statements. They should not begin with child removal procedure immediately.
“We are surprised by the act on behalf of the Welfare Centre from Bitola, since the family Lodgevi had probably only good intentions by showing their care for the little Boshko.There have been a number of officially documented meetings between the home model families and the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy. At this point we encounter improper principality of the Center, commented Dragi Zmijanac MA.Sc.
According to Mr. Zmijanac, the good intentions of the media and the family to mark Boshko’s birthday and to promote this foster family shall probably harm only the child whose right to home and family has been violated.
“Institutional fostering in the Baby Orphanage in Bitola is not a proper solution for Boshko. Acts should be conducted in interest of the child”, emphasized the Executive Director of Children’s Embassy in the World Megjashi.
Ministry of Labor decided for little Boshko to have a consilium examination. Afterwards, his biological parents may decide whether to take him or not for the last time. If they definitely give up, they shall lose their parental right by signing statements. Thus, Boshko may be adopted.
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