ORPHANS, DISPLACED AND ABANDONED CHILDREN

ORPHANS, DISPLACED AND ABANDONED CHILDREN Sec. 594. Of the funds appropriated under title II of this Act, not less than $3,000,000 should be made available for activities to improve the capacity of foreign government agencies and nongovernmental organizations to prevent child abandonment, address the needs of orphans, displaced and abandoned children and provide permanent homes through family reunification, guardianship and domestic adoptions: Provided, That funds made available under 119 STAT. 2239 title II of this Act should be made available, as appropriate, consistent with—(1) the goal of enabling children to remain in the care of their family of origin, but when not possible, placing children in permanent homes through adoption; (2) the principle that such placements should be based on informed consent which has not been induced by payment or compensation;(3) the view that long-term foster care or institutionalization are not permanent options and should be used when no other suitable permanent options are available; and(4) the recognition that programs that protect and support families can reduce the abandonment and exploitation of children.