What happens with your child?
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If a baby is found in the foundling hatch, the first medical checkup is done by a doctor.
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Afterwards, it is taken care of by someone from the foundling team for about 24 hours.
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The Mayor of Antwerp is informed. For he becomes guardian of all children found on the territory.
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He entrusts the baby to the CKG's urban childcare.
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After a few weeks, and if the mom does not make contact, adoption services are notified that they may designate a family on their list of screened families. Within a month, that family takes in the baby until they can finally complete the adoption process.
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During the first 6 months, a birth mother has the right to regret her decision and interrupt the adoption process.
