Aguascalientes Governor Awards Pre-Adoption and Family Foster Care Custody

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July 16, 2025

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Event Highlights Emotional Moments and New Beginnings for Children

Aguascalientes, Mexico: In a heartwarming ceremony filled with joy and hope, Governor Tere Jiménez of Aguascalientes granted custody of children and teenagers to families who have decided to adopt them permanently or temporarily. This action restores their right to live in a loving home.

Governor’s Heartfelt Message to Adoptive Parents

During the event, Governor Jiménez addressed the adoptive parents, expressing her confidence in their ability to nurture and guide these children:

“Cherish them greatly; life has given them this wonderful opportunity to have them under your care and build a remarkable family. Rely on your strength, wisdom, and resilience to help them become exceptional human beings.”

Certifications of Suitability for Adoption

In addition to granting custody, Governor Jiménez also presented Certificates of Suitability to families deemed suitable for adoption or foster care after undergoing an evaluation process. These families possess the necessary conditions, skills, and positive parenting tools to provide a nurturing environment for children under the state DIF’s care.

DIF Estatal’s Commitment to Strengthening Families

Aurora Jiménez Esquivel, the first volunteer and president of the DIF Estatal system, emphasized that the program’s primary goal is to restore children’s right to have a loving and protective family.

“We entrust our children to you with great care; continue showering them with love, education, health, and leisure, as they had all of these with us. Now, you have the opportunity to provide them with even more.”

Mónica Becerra Moreno, the DIF Estatal’s General Director, reiterated that the institution works tirelessly to ensure family remains at the core of society, prioritizing children’s growth in loving homes.

“We appreciate the trust you have placed in DIF Estatal today, as we strive to create an environment where children can flourish and experience unconditional love.”

Details of the Event

Luz Trinidad Rosales Hernández, the Procurator of Children’s Rights at DIF Estatal, reported that during the event, eight Pre-Adoption Custodies, two Family Foster Care Custodies, fifteen Certificates of Suitability for Preadoptive Families, and one Certificate of Suitability for Foster Families were awarded.

Notable attendees included local legislator Humberto Montero de Alba, the State’s Family Secretary Norma Adela Guel Saldívar, and Rosalba Ramírez Salazar, the Gender Equality and Human Rights Unit head at the State Judicial Power.

Key Questions and Answers

  • What was the purpose of the event? The event aimed to grant custody of children and teenagers to families who decided to adopt them permanently or temporarily, restoring their right to live in a loving home.
  • Who attended the event? The event was attended by Governor Tere Jiménez, Aurora Jiménez Esquivel (DIF Estatal’s first volunteer and president), Mónica Becerra Moreno (DIF Estatal’s General Director), Luz Trinidad Rosales Hernández (Procurator of Children’s Rights at DIF Estatal), local legislator Humberto Montero de Alba, Norma Adela Guel Saldívar (Secretary of the State’s Family), and Rosalba Ramírez Salazar (head of the Gender Equality and Human Rights Unit at the State Judicial Power).
  • What certifications were awarded during the event? During the event, eight Pre-Adoption Custodies, two Family Foster Care Custodies, fifteen Certificates of Suitability for Preadoptive Families, and one Certificate of Suitability for Foster Families were granted.