At birth, or when children come into care, there is a thorough medical evaluation and an individual medical record is established. All children receive monthly well-baby visits, appropriate immunizations and a HEP B and HIV test. Korea has very modern and sophisticated medical services and if children are sick they receive excellent medical care and attention. For children who live in Seoul, either in foster care or in the Reception Center, families receive copies of the monthly well-baby clinic visits. If children are ill, families receive copies of all of the medical evaluations and records.
Most children come into the adoption program through the unwed mothers program.
The birth mothers receive housing, counseling, pre and post-natal support. Korean birth mothers who choose adoption for their children are cared for with compassion and professionalism. They have made the clear choice that adoption is the best choice for their baby and themselves. Almost all children live with specially trained foster families. A few children live in the Reception Center near the Holt office Seoul.