# Chilean child foster care and adoption initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-child-foster-care-and-adoption-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-09-14T17:00:36.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In Chile, the Specialized Protection Service for Children and Adolescents is expanding its foster care and adoption initiatives through the ‘Plan Crecer en Familia’. This program aims to ensure children under the age of four do not live in residential facilities.

Initial efforts included a certification ceremony at Universidad Andrés Bello, where twenty-six families were recognized for their suitability to provide care and protection for children. Following this, community awareness efforts moved to Iquique, where a public parade was held to promote foster family programs. This event resulted in ten new families registering interest in the evaluation process to become foster parents.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Iquique hosts parade to promote foster family programs

A public parade in Iquique, Chile, promoted the Foster Families program, resulting in 10 new families registering to provide temporary homes for children under state care.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iquique-hosts-parade-to-promote-foster-family-programs

### 2026-08-17: Chilean families receive certification for adoption and foster care

Twenty-six families in Chile have been certified as suitable for adoption and foster care to support the ‘Plan Crecer en Familia’ initiative for children in alternative care.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-families-receive-certification-for-adoption-and-foster-care

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