Volunteering
Hogar Cuna San Cristóbal has developed a volunteer program to bring together committed citizens who wish to contribute their skills and talents to complement the services provided by the home. This will contribute to the achievement of our goals for the benefit of the children under our care. This program also offers citizens the opportunity to channel their social responsibility, express their interest in community service, and contribute to the building of a better country.
The program is designed in accordance with Puerto Rico's public volunteering policy, established by Law No. 261 of September 8, 2004. This approach ensures that our volunteering practices are aligned with the principles and regulations set forth by local legislation, ensuring transparency, legality, and effectiveness of our initiative. We are committed to adhering to the guidelines of the law and providing our volunteers with a structured framework that meets the highest standards in terms of voluntary participation and community service.
Volunteering
According to Law No. 261 of September 8, 2004, volunteering is understood as the free and voluntary enlistment of citizens to participate in activities of social or community interest, without any obligation other than purely civic duty or any form of remuneration, provided that such participation occurs within the scope of public or private organizations.
Volunteer
According to Law No. 261 of September 8, 2004, a volunteer is an individual who, together with others and in accordance with the concept of volunteering defined in Article 3 of the Law, provides services to third parties or for the benefit of third parties, freely and voluntarily, without any remuneration or material benefit.
Note: Any person who provides services to Hogar Cuna San Cristóbal, because an institution requires it as part of their requirements, will be classified as community service or apostolate in the case of schools and not as a Volunteer, since there is a third party involved in the relationship between the individual and the entity, as specified in the Volunteer Law in Article 3.
Becoming a volunteer at Hogar Cuna San Cristóbal - Summary
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Which children can be adopted?Children whose biological mother/father, faced with adverse circumstances that prevent them from parenting the child, freely and voluntarily expresses the decision that their child remains under the guardianship of the state (voluntarily renounces their homeland rights power) for subsequent delivery for adoption. Children who were removed from their family environment due to a situation of abuse, as typified in Law No. 57-2023 and their parents were deprived of parental authority, since there is no provision for them to return to that environment familiar.
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Do adoption and/or the services offered by the Hogar Cuna San Cristóbal cost?Initial orientation requires a donation. Adoption in Puerto Rico is free of cost, the only thing that involves cost is your legal representation before the Court for legal adoption.
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If I reside outside of Puerto Rico, can I adopt?Our license as an adoption agency allows us to work adoption processes solely and exclusively with people residing in Puerto Rico. If you reside outside of Puerto Rico, you should contact an adoption unit of the Department of the Family so they can guide you. For more information, please call the telephone numbers provided below: TELEPHONES ADOPTION UNITS TELÉFONOS UNIDADES ADOPCIÓN
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How long does it take to complete the adoption process?Each case is unique, and there is no estimated time for the adoption process. The wait time is likely to be longer for those who wish to adopt only infants compared to families willing to adopt older children or adolescents.
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If I start the adoption process with the Hogar Cuna San Cristóbal, do I automatically enter the State Voluntary Adoption Registry (REVA)?No, Hogar Cuna San Cristóbal is a private, non-profit organization that acts as an independent adoption agency of the Department of the Family. To be part of the State Voluntary Adoption Registry (R.E.V.A.), you must seek guidance directly from the Department of the Family. It is recommended to apply for adoption at all available agencies to expand your opportunities.
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What other services does the adoption program offer?Importantly, HCSC offers additional services for international adoptions. These entail a rate and you will need to contact us for more information.
Community hours
Hogar Cuna San Cristóbal is available to receive community service. We believe in the power of collaboration and recognize that community service is a valuable way to strengthen our ties with the community.
Anyone interested in completing their community service hours at Hogar Cuna San Cristóbal should contact us at 787-747-9488.
Community service and/or community hours requirements
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Which children can be adopted?Children whose biological mother/father, faced with adverse circumstances that prevent them from parenting the child, freely and voluntarily expresses the decision that their child remains under the guardianship of the state (voluntarily renounces their homeland rights power) for subsequent delivery for adoption. Children who were removed from their family environment due to a situation of abuse, as typified in Law No. 57-2023 and their parents were deprived of parental authority, since there is no provision for them to return to that environment familiar.
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Do adoption and/or the services offered by the Hogar Cuna San Cristóbal cost?Initial orientation requires a donation. Adoption in Puerto Rico is free of cost, the only thing that involves cost is your legal representation before the Court for legal adoption.
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If I reside outside of Puerto Rico, can I adopt?Our license as an adoption agency allows us to work adoption processes solely and exclusively with people residing in Puerto Rico. If you reside outside of Puerto Rico, you should contact an adoption unit of the Department of the Family so they can guide you. For more information, please call the telephone numbers provided below: TELEPHONES ADOPTION UNITS TELÉFONOS UNIDADES ADOPCIÓN
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How long does it take to complete the adoption process?Each case is unique, and there is no estimated time for the adoption process. The wait time is likely to be longer for those who wish to adopt only infants compared to families willing to adopt older children or adolescents.
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If I start the adoption process with the Hogar Cuna San Cristóbal, do I automatically enter the State Voluntary Adoption Registry (REVA)?No, Hogar Cuna San Cristóbal is a private, non-profit organization that acts as an independent adoption agency of the Department of the Family. To be part of the State Voluntary Adoption Registry (R.E.V.A.), you must seek guidance directly from the Department of the Family. It is recommended to apply for adoption at all available agencies to expand your opportunities.
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What other services does the adoption program offer?Importantly, HCSC offers additional services for international adoptions. These entail a rate and you will need to contact us for more information.
