usvojena

Usvojena is a Croatian word that translates to "adopted" in English. It refers to a person, typically a child, who has been legally taken into a family and is raised as their own. This process, known as adoption, establishes a new legal relationship between the adoptive parents and the child, severing ties with the biological parents.

Adoption is a complex social and legal procedure designed to provide a permanent family for children who cannot be raised by their birth parents. The reasons for adoption can vary widely, including the death or inability of biological parents to care for their child, or the desire of individuals or couples to become parents when they cannot conceive naturally.

In Croatia, as in many other countries, adoption laws and procedures are in place to ensure the best interests of the child. These typically involve rigorous screening of prospective adoptive parents, court proceedings, and post-adoption support services. The term "usvojena" therefore encompasses the legal and emotional journey of a child becoming a permanent member of an adoptive family.