Cap. 495 Art. 24Matching. Subsituted by: XXIX.2024.9.

In the case of local adoptions, the Directorate of Alternative

Care (Children and Youth), as the national agency, shall match prospective adoptive parents with minors given up for adoption, where such matching is in the minor’s best interests:

Provided that the Adoption Service within the Directorate of Alternative Care (Children and Youth) shall keep a list of all prospective adoptive parents approved by the Adoption Board, who express their interest to be included in the list for local adoptions:

Provided further that approved prospective adoptive parents may contact the Adoption Service within the Directorate of Alternative Care (Children and Youth) directly or may be referred by any accredited adoption agency in Malta to be placed on the said list.