# Argentina child welfare and adoption > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-child-custody-and-protection-disputes > Updated: 2026-09-10T23:00:38.000Z. Sources: 42. Developments: 14. Provincial and municipal authorities continue to expand public adoption outreach across Argentina. Recent efforts include various provincial appeals for children and siblings in Santa Fe, Córdoba, Corrientes, Santiago del Estero, Chubut, Chaco, and San Juan. In Córdoba, the Tribunal Superior de Justicia reported a 41% increase in adoption applicants over the last year, credited to new strategies within the Unique Adoption Registry (RUA). These strategies include personalized follow-ups and digital outreach, with 62% of applicants discovering calls via social media. Since a 2023 system reform, 463 children and adolescents in the province have found new families. In Corrientes, two 16-year-old adolescents, Josué and Ángel, have commenced family bonding processes following public appeals. Josué is working toward legal guardianship with a resident of Buenos Aires, while Ángel has begun virtual bonding with a woman from El Calafate. Legislative efforts are also advancing to address specific needs. A new bill, named after Estefanía, is awaiting congressional review to support the adoption of children with disabilities. The project aims to reduce waiting periods and provide comprehensive support during bonding, guardianship, and post-adoption stages, inspired by the experience of an adopter navigating the complex medical requirements of a child with spina bifida. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Córdoba adoption applicants increase by 41% Adoption applicants in Córdoba, Argentina, have increased by 41% due to new digital outreach strategies and registry reforms implemented by the Tribunal Superior de Justicia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crdoba-adoption-applicants-increase-by-41 ### 2026-09-07: Two adolescents in Corrientes begin adoption bonding processes Two 16-year-old adolescents in Corrientes, Argentina, have begun formal bonding processes with potential adoptive families following public judicial appeals. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-adolescents-in-corrientes-begin-adoption-bonding-processes ### 2026-09-06: Argentina considers new law to support adoption of children with disabilities An Argentine legislative project seeks to shorten adoption wait times and provide better support for families adopting children with disabilities, inspired by the case of Estefanía and Lionel. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-considers-new-law-to-support-adoption-of-children-with-disabilities ### 2026-08-27: Chubut authorities seek adoption for 13-year-old girl The Chubut General Directorate of Adoptions and the Lago Puelo Family Court are seeking families or individuals to adopt or support a 13-year-old girl through November 2026. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chubut-authorities-seek-adoption-for-13-year-old-girl ### 2026-08-25: Argentina proposes adoption rights for long-term foster families An Argentine legislative proposal seeks to allow judges to consider established emotional bonds when a child has lived with a foster family for over a year, potentially leading to adoption. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-proposes-adoption-rights-for-long-term-foster-families ### 2026-08-07: Corrientes Court Launches National Adoption Call for 9‑Year‑Old Girl Argentina’s Corrientes court has opened a national adoption call for a 9‑year‑old girl institutionalised since 2022, seeking families nationwide to provide a stable home and continue her health and education. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/corrientes-court-launches-national-adoption-call-for-9yearold-girl ### 2026-07-29: Argentina's Unified Adoption Registry expands outreach and opens sibling adoption appeal Argentina's Unified Adoption Registry held outreach meetings in San Juan and launched a call for families to adopt three siblings from Río Cuarto, detailing application steps and participant officials. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentinas-adoption-registry-expands-local-outreach-and-seeks-families-for-three-siblings ### 2026-07-27: Corrientes Province launches nationwide search for family for 13‑year‑old girl Corrientes’ Family Court and RUACtes opened a nationwide adoption call for a 13‑year‑old girl who has completed care and is seeking a permanent family. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/corrientes-province-launches-nationwide-search-for-family-for-13yearold-girl ### 2026-07-22: Argentina's Province Clarifies Child Adoption Procedures Argentina's provincial child protection agency restated adoption rules, noting family‑containment participants cannot adopt children they care for, per civil code provisions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentinas-province-clarifies-child-adoption-procedures ### 2026-07-10: Argentina seeks families for children through public adoption calls Argentine courts in Corrientes and Buenos Aires issue public adoption calls, outlining requirements, age criteria and registration steps for families to adopt children such as 12‑year‑old Manu. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-seeks-families-for-children-through-public-adoption-calls ### 2026-07-01: Argentina provinces launch public adoption calls for adolescents Santa Fe and Córdoba provinces in Argentina have opened public adoption calls for teenage candidates, detailing eligibility, application processes, and the youths' backgrounds. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-provinces-launch-public-adoption-calls-for-adolescents ### 2026-06-22: Argentina's provincial adoption agencies seek families for children in Córdoba and NEA region Argentina's adoption authorities in Córdoba and several NEA provinces launched calls and held a regional meeting to boost family placements for children. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentinas-provincial-adoption-agencies-seek-families-for-children-in-crdoba-and-nea-region ### 2026-06-11: Argentine provinces launch adoption drives for children seeking permanent families Chubut and Córdoba provinces in Argentina have opened adoption calls seeking families for a pair of siblings and an eight‑year‑old boy, respectively, with courts and adoption agencies overseeing the processes. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-provinces-launch-adoption-drives-for-children-seeking-permanent-families ### 2026-06-02: Argentina seeks adoptive families for children in Corrientes and Santiago del Estero Argentina’s Corrientes and Santiago del Estero courts call for adoptive families for a 14‑year‑old boy and a sibling pair (10‑ and 8‑year‑olds) to ensure stable, permanent homes. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-seeks-adoptive-families-for-children-in-corrientes-and-santiago-del-estero --- Cite as: Argentina child welfare and adoption. 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