(4)Functions relating to counseling - The functions of the Specialized Adoption Agency in respect of counseling shall include the following, namely:-(a)counseling of biological parents in case of surrender;(b)pre-adoption counseling of prospective adoptive parents during preparation of Home Study Report and matching process and linking them to the counseling center at the Authority or State Adoption Resource Agency or District Child Protection Unit, wherever required;(c)counseling of older children before and during adoption;(d)counseling of adoptive parents whenever required; and(e)post-adoption counseling of the adoptees, when contacted by them in search of their roots.
