In Palaces and Villafranca, Seville, a newborn baby was found in a container and later rescued. After a brief stay in the neonatal unit at Virgen de Valme hospital, the infant was placed with a foster family who will guide and nurture the child as care continues.
Officials confirmed to EFE through COPE Sevilla and regional authorities that the child was discharged from hospital yesterday and is now at the home of the adoptive family. The change comes after swift actions by the Department for Social Inclusion, Youth, Families and Equality of the Government of Andalusia to secure a safe and loving early environment for the baby.
The adoptive parents began building contact with the child on December 24 and have accompanied her to and from medical appointments during the hospital stay, staying by her side through the discharge process.
There has been no public disclosure about a final name yet. Doctors chose a temporary name for the infant, reflecting a tradition tied to local heritage. The child remains in the care of the hospital staff while the family begins the transition home and continues to participate in medical follow‑ups as needed in the coming days.
Officials have described the arrangement as an adoptive care and custody plan, with the family assuming responsibility for the child for a minimum period of six months. This setup allows the family and authorities to assess the child’s needs and ensure stability while exploration of longer‑term adoption options proceeds.
emergency adoption
The emergency adoptive arrangement is designed to provide immediate, stable care. After the initial six months, a formal adoption process can begin if all parties consent and conditions are met. The plan can be adjusted if any relatives of the child step forward and demonstrate the ability and willingness to provide appropriate care under the required conditions.
Since no relative has come forward to claim the child, the Civil Guard continues to conduct inquiries to locate the mother or any other person connected with the incident, while the urgent placement continues to be observed by social services and the courts as needed. The current goal is to ensure a safe and supportive environment during this critical early stage.
The infant weighed 2.1 kilograms at birth and has received round‑the‑clock care from hospital medical staff. Inquiries from Andalusian families interested in adoption flowed in, highlighting the community’s readiness to support vulnerable children. The process for adoption can be lengthy, and many families are on waiting lists, ready to respond when an urgent case arises.
Public agencies have encouraged families who wish to be considered for adoption to begin the process promptly, so a robust waiting list exists should urgent cases appear. This readiness helps ensure that children facing emergencies can quickly find safe, loving homes with suitable guardians.
Neighbors reported hearing the baby cry, and two women nearby helped bring the infant to safety and brought her to the municipality health center, a short distance from the prior location. The rapid transfer to a Sevillian hospital followed after initial medical assessments confirmed the need for urgent care. Judicial Police oversight continues as part of the investigation related to the incident, while the child receives ongoing medical care and social services monitor the situation to safeguard the child’s welfare.