# Vasić Pre-Adoption Assessment Dossier — June 1979 (EN) ## Page 1 ### Municipal Court in Novi Sad — Certificate Kr. II 1353/79 MUNICIPAL COURT IN NOVI SAD Case No.: Kr. II 1353/79 Date: 5 June 1979 Upon the request of VASIĆ /Jova's/ GOSPAVA née TOMIĆ, from Budisava, Petefi Šandora 52, and on the basis of the data for the last 5 (five) years available to the District and Municipal Court in Novi Sad, the following is issued: C E R T I F I C A T E That against VASIĆ GOSPAVA, from BUDISAVA, no investigation is being conducted and no indictment has been brought for a criminal offense for which a prison sentence is prescribed. The fee under Tariff No. 26, paragraphs 1 and 2, of the Official Gazette of the Municipality of Novi Sad of 6 January 1979, No. 1/79, in the amount of 50 dinars, has been charged and duly cancelled. PRESIDENT OF THE COURT [Signature] Kajka Igić-Jović (Round court seal) --- ## Page 2 ### Municipal Court in Novi Sad — Certificate Kr. II 1354/79 MUNICIPAL COURT IN NOVI SAD Case No.: Kr. II 1354/79 Date: 5 June 1979 Upon the request of VASIĆ /Nede's/ MILORAD, from Budisava, P. Šandora 52, and on the basis of the data for the last 5 (five) years available to the District and Municipal Court in Novi Sad, the following is issued: C E R T I F I C A T E That against VASIĆ MILORAD, from BUDISAVA, no investigation is being conducted and no indictment has been brought for a criminal offense for which a prison sentence is prescribed. The fee under Tariff No. 26, paragraphs 1 and 2, of the Official Gazette of the Municipality of Novi Sad of 6 January 1979, No. 1/79, in the amount of 50 dinars, has been charged and duly cancelled. PRESIDENT OF THE COURT [Signature] Kajka Igić-Jović (Round court seal) --- ## Page 3 ### Novogradska građevinska radna organizacija — Confirmation of income for adoption purpose NOVOGRADSKA GRAĐEVINSKA RADNA ORGANIZACIJA with unlimited joint liability of the basic organizations of associated labor YOUR REFERENCE: OUR REFERENCE: DM/KB NUMBER: 02-17/243 Novi Sad: 6 June 1979 SUBJECT: Confirmation This confirms that our worker VASIĆ MILORAD achieved an average personal income in the past year in the amount of 6,500.00 dinars. This confirmation is issued at the personal request of the worker for the purpose of adoption of a child and may not be used for other purposes. HEAD OF THE FINANCIAL SERVICE [Signature] / Davidović Miloš / “NOVOGRAP” Novi Sad construction work organization with unlimited joint liability of OOURs “CRAFT OPERATIVA” OOUR for finishing and metal-processing works in construction with unlimited joint liability NOVI SAD — Kisački put No. 1 III NOVOSADSKA GRAĐEVINSKA RADNA ORGANIZACIJA was founded on 14 May 1957. The seat of the Work Organization is in Novi Sad, Njegoševa No. 5. Telephone: /021/27-644 switchboard, 29-114 General Director of the Work Organization Telex: YU-14 270 P.O. Box: 217 Postal code: 21000 NOVI SAD Current account: 65700-833-128 --- ## Page 4 ### Medical Certificate — Vasić Milorad (header / personal data) [... HOSPITAL / ... OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE] [Stamps: SFR YUGOSLAVIA ADMINISTRATIVE REVENUE STAMP; SFR YUGOSLAVIA ADMINISTRATIVE FISCAL STAMP 5; OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE SERVICE NOVI SAD] Protocol No.: 917 Date: 12 June 1979 Place: NOVI SAD Medical Certificate Surname and given name: Vasić Milorad Date and place of birth: 15.02.1941 Osječani Doboj Place of residence and address: Petefi Šandora 52 Budisava Identity card number: 46331 Issued by: N. Sad On occupation and employment - occupation — work performed - name of the work organization / institution where employed - health record number --- ## Page 5 ### Medical Certificate — Vasić Milorad (health data, Part I) For what purpose is the certificate issued Data on health condition Previous illnesses and injuries Denies serious illnesses. Objective findings - Head and neck: b.o. - Sense of sight: b.o.; vision is good - Sense of hearing: b.o. - Other sense(s): text incomplete in the source --- ## Page 6 ### Medical Certificate — Vasić Milorad (health data, Part II) - General entry: b.o. - Respiratory system: vesicular breathing - Heart and blood vessels: Cardiac action rhythmic, tones clear, no pathological murmurs; BP 120/80 - Abdominal / other entry: b.o. - Urinary-genital organs: b.o. - Nervous system and psychological state: b.o.; denies epilepsy - Extremities and spinal column: b.o.; mobility is good - Visible bodily defects / deformities: none visible - Radiological finding: Fluoro (III-79) b.o. --- ## Page 7 ### Medical Certificate — Vasić Milorad (laboratory / conclusion) Laboratory, specialist and other findings 10204 / 12. 6. 79 Dr. RUŽICA JANUZOVIĆ SPECIALIST in medical biochemistry Supplementary findings Conclusion and opinion There are no health impediments for the adoption of a child. He is capable of performing parental duties from the health standpoint. [Seal: HOSPITAL NOVI SAD / OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE SERVICE] Dr. ŽIVAN KRNAJAC specialist in occupational medicine Doctor's signature The printed multilingual form text below states that this medical certificate, by its form, is harmonized with the applicable legal regulations and is suitable for issuing all types of medical certificates, including for employment, further schooling, and the needs of judicial authorities. Issued by the Society of Physicians of SAP Vojvodina. Form protected, reprinting prohibited. --- ## Page 8 ### Medical Certificate — Vasić Gospava (header / personal data) [... HOSPITAL / ... OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE] [Stamps: SFR YUGOSLAVIA ADMINISTRATIVE FISCAL STAMP 5; SFR YUGOSLAVIA ADMINISTRATIVE REVENUE STAMP 1; seal partly illegible] Protocol No.: 805 Date: 04.06.1979 Place: NOVI SAD Medical Certificate Personal data Surname and given name: Vasić Gospava Date and place of birth: 15.12.1933 Gornji Klokar B. Br. Place of permanent residence and address: Petefi Šandora 52 Budisava Identity card number: 96717 Issued in: N. Sad Data on occupation and employment - occupation — work performed - name of the work organization / institution where employed - health record number --- ## Page 9 ### Medical Certificate — Vasić Gospava (health data, Part I) For what purpose is the certificate issued Data on health condition Previous illnesses and injuries Denies serious illnesses. (The source also contains the duplicated line “Negira teze bolesti”.) Objective findings - Head and neck: b.o. - Sense of sight: b.o.; vision is good (excellent) - Sense of hearing: b.o. - Other sense(s): text incomplete in the source --- ## Page 10 ### Medical Certificate — Vasić Gospava (health data, Part II) - General entry / pulse: b.o.; pulse entry unclear - Respiratory system: vesicular breathing - Heart and blood vessels: Cardiac action rhythmic, tones clear, no pathological murmurs; BP 140/50 - Abdominal / other entry: b.o. - Urinary-genital organs: b.o. - Nervous system and psychological state: Psychically in order; b.o.; denies epilepsy - Extremities and spinal column: b.o.; mobility is good - Tuberculosis dispensary / radiology: Chest X-ray b.o. Other text on this page is partly truncated or illegible in the source. --- ## Page 11 ### Medical Certificate — Vasić Gospava (laboratory / conclusion) Laboratory, specialist and other findings 10787 / 5. 6. 79 Mr ph. RUŽICA JANUZOVIĆ SPECIALIST in medical biochemistry [Seal: MILITARY HOSPITAL NOVI SAD] Supplementary findings Conclusion and opinion From the health standpoint she is capable of work, and for the adoption of a child. There are no health impediments for the performance of parental duties. [Seal: MILITARY HOSPITAL / OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE SERVICE / NOVI SAD] Dr. ŽIVAN KRNAJAC specialist in occupational medicine Doctor's signature The printed multilingual form text below states that this medical certificate, by its form, is harmonized with the applicable legal regulations and is suitable for issuing all types of medical certificates, including for employment, further schooling, and the needs of judicial authorities. Issued by the Society of Physicians of SAP Vojvodina. Form protected, reprinting prohibited. --- ## Page 12 ### Report of the Social Worker — On the suitability of Vasić Gospava and Milorad for the adoption of a child The married couple VASIĆ GOSPAVA and MILORAD live in Budisava, Petefi Šandora Street No. 52. VASIĆ GOSPAVA, born on 21 August 1932 in Donji Klakar near Doboj. Gospava's mother, Tomić Petra, a housewife by occupation, died in 1955. Her father, Tomić Jova, a farmer by occupation, was killed in 1942 in the camp at Jasenovac. Gospava grew up in a family with her mother and two sisters in Donji Klakar. Her sister Darinka, a housewife, married, mother of 4 children, lives in Novi Sad, and her sister Draginja, married, housewife, mother of 4 children, lives with her family in Istanbul. Gospava completed primary school. She came to Novi Sad in 1946. She entered into her first marriage in 1954 and divorced in 1957, since she could not have children. She entered into marriage with Vasić Milorad on 21 January 1962. She was not in regular employment, but worked occasionally as a laborer. According to the medical certificate, she is physically and mentally healthy and capable of the adoption of a child. Gospava is a mature personality, steady and persistent, ready to sacrifice herself in order to achieve harmonious and bearable relations with her nearer and wider surroundings. She possesses positive attitudes toward marriage and family. She has a tendency to live in an organized manner and to put all things in their place. She has a need for work and order, which she will be able to transfer to the child. VASIĆ MILORAD, born on 15 February 1941 in Osječani near Doboj. His mother Velka, a housewife by occupation, lives in Osječani. His father Vasić Nedeljko, a farmer by occupation, died in 1974. Milorad grew up in the family of his parents with four brothers and three sisters. --- ## Page 13 ### Report of the Social Worker — Continuation One child lives with brother Marinko and his family in Futog. Brother Mirko, a farmer by occupation, married, has three children and lives with his family in Osječani. Brother Miro, a driver by occupation, married, has two children and lives with his family in Novi Sad. Brother Sreta, a policeman by occupation, married, has two children and lives in Mačvanski Prnjavor. Sister Mirjana, a housewife, married, has two children and lives with her family in Stejanovci. Sister Mileva, a housewife, has two children and likewise lives with her family in Stejanovci, and sister Milena, a worker by occupation, married, has two children and lives with her family in Zenica. Milorad completed primary school and the painter's trade. He came to Novi Sad in 1958. He is employed at “Novograp” construction enterprise in Novi Sad. Milorad is an open and very cordial man. He is sincere and honest. At his place of work he enjoys the reputation of a good worker, a good man, and a good companion. He is very diligent and responsible toward his obligations. According to the medical certificate, Milorad is physically and mentally healthy and capable of the adoption of a child. Gospava and Milorad live in their own house, which consists of two rooms and auxiliary rooms (kitchen, pantry, and bathroom), with a large garden around the house planted with vegetables and fruit. The apartment is equipped with modern furniture and household items. Hygiene is maintained regularly in the apartment, and the family leads an orderly and organized life. Between the spouses there is understanding; they are sincere toward one another, they have no secrets, and they jointly make decisions in all more important matters and actions. They jointly made the decision to adopt one male child as well, which came about spontaneously and mutually, since in both of them there exists a great desire to have a child, to care for it, and to raise it. The fact that they have already lived in marriage for almost 18 years without children proves that this marriage is mature and stable. Gospava and Milorad are also materially provided for, because Milorad earns personal income in the amount of... --- ## Page 14 ### Report of the Social Worker — Conclusion ...and, by cultivating it themselves, they obtain all provisions — fruit and vegetables. On the basis of an inspection of the available documentation, the collected data on their social-moral status, as well as their material and housing conditions, I am of the opinion that VASIĆ GOSPAVA and MILORAD should be approved to adopt the minor MILETIĆ MILIVOJ. In Novi Sad 12 June 1979 Social Worker Vera Radovanović SELF-MANAGING INTEREST COMMUNITY OF SOCIAL PROTECTION NOVI SAD Vera Radovanović --- ## Page 15 ### Report of the Education Specialist — On the suitability of Vasić Milorad and Gospava for the adoption of a child The role of the education specialist in the case of Vasić Milorad and Gospava is to examine and consider the educational-upbringing conditions for the development of the child in the family of the candidate adopters. For the purpose of as complete an insight as possible into the needs of the child, a conversation was conducted with both spouses and a visit was made to the family. The basic motive for adoption is the satisfaction of parental instinct, because spouses Vasić Milorad and Gospava, for health reasons, do not have children of their own. In addition, there is also the desire to provide a child without parental care with appropriate help and protection. Vasić Milorad was born in 1941 in Osječani (Doboj), where he completed 4 grades of primary school. Later he moved to Novi Sad, where he entered into employment in the city greenery service as an unskilled worker. During his work he continued his education, acquired the qualification of a highly qualified worker, and today is employed at “Novograp” in the position of brigade leader. Vasić Milorad is a diligent and conscientious worker. He relates responsibly toward his work obligations, and in the work collective he enjoys the reputation of a good companion and a diligent worker. In addition to obligations at the workplace, he devotes enough time to the family, participates in the organization of family life, and by his work at home contributes to the improvement of the material and other conditions of the family. Milorad is open, communicative, and direct in contacts. He grew up and developed in a large family, which, among other things, contributed to a proper and selfless attitude toward others and a humane relation toward people in general. He is attached to his relatives and close friends; he can and knows how to love, to understand the problems of others, and to place himself properly toward them. He possesses an appropriate pedagogical culture for performing the function of adopter. Vasić Gospava was born in 1932 in Gorenji Kalakar (Bos. Brod). She completed two grades of primary school. --- ## Page 16 ### Report of the Education Specialist — Continuation and conclusion Her schooling was interrupted because of the war, since the whole family was taken to a camp. Gospava had a difficult childhood; she lost both parents at an early age (killed in the camp), so that from the earliest days she acquired independence and worked in order to secure for herself means of living. By marrying Milorad, she terminated her employment, but by her work in the house, which she still does today, she contributed to the material status of the family. Vasić Gospava is quiet, well-intentioned, and sincere. In her actions she is measured, spontaneous, tolerant, and very devoted to the family, with a strongly expressed desire to have a child, to care for it, and to give it love and attention. Gospava is very diligent, conscientious, and orderly. The spouses Vasić have been living in marriage for about 18 years. The Vasić family leads an organized family life; harmony prevails in the family, and relations are harmonious. In the organization of family life there are harmonized attitudes, which will have a reflection on the positive upbringing of the child and the proper formation of his personality. The minor Miletić Milivoje, the child whom the spouses Vasić wish to adopt, is placed with a foster family in Irig. Milivoj is a child without parental care; his father is unknown, and his mother is at an unknown place of residence. Milivoj was born on 28 June 1974 in Novi Sad. For his age the child is physically normally developed, healthy, and of adjusted behavior. Spouses Vasić Milorad and Gospava have established contact with the child; a certain emotional bond has been created, which becomes greater each day. Taking into consideration all circumstances in a complex manner, with special reference to the educational-upbringing conditions for the development of the child in the family of the adopters, the education specialist is of the opinion that the adoption of the minor Miletić Milivoje by spouses Vasić Gospava and Milorad is justified and purposeful, that is, that there exist personal and social interests for the adoption to be concluded. In Novi Sad 18 June 1979 Education Specialist Milosava Gudelj SELF-MANAGING INTEREST COMMUNITY OF SOCIAL PROTECTION NOVI SAD --- ## Page 17 ### Psychologist's Opinion — Examinees, methods, and findings PSYCHOLOGIST'S OPINION Examinees: VASIĆ GOSPAVA, born on 21 August 1932 in Gornji Klakar, near Bosanski Brod. She has two grades of primary school. She worked for nine years as an unskilled worker in “Novkabel” in Novi Sad. She terminated her employment by agreement with her husband in order to devote herself to work in the house. VASIĆ MILORAD, born on 15 February 1941 in Osječani. He has secondary vocational education. He works in the jobs of painter and decorator. Vasić Gospava and Milorad have been in marriage for 18 years. They have no children. They expressed the wish to fully adopt a child. Methods applied: - interview - observation - TNR - RPM - Cornell index Behavior during the examination The examinees have insight into the purpose of the examination. From the very beginning, good contact was established and easily maintained. Preservation of the senses and motor skills is average. They accept all test situations, but in the case of Vasić Gospava it was not possible to apply verbal tests because the examinee does not know how to read. They are motivated for work and persistent. They maintain attention well. They assess their work realistically. The obtained data may be accepted as a reliable sample of the potentials of the examinees. Intelligence and personality Both examinees are of normal intellectual abilities and at the level designated as average intelligence. In the case of Gospava, projective techniques were not applied for the stated reasons, and when it comes to Milorad no data were obtained to which some greater psychodiagnostic significance should be given. That is, Milorad has properly formed attitudes toward the family as a whole, toward superiors and subordinates, toward colleagues and friends. He has no pronounced neurotic tendencies. --- ## Page 18 ### Psychologist's Opinion — Final conclusion Gospava and Milorad have a need for a child, which they expressed several times in various situations before the decision on adoption. In marriage they have common goals, interests, and numerous activities. They are sincere and trusting toward one another. It is our opinion that they will properly raise the adopted child and that the child will be in an environment favorable for the proper psychophysical development of the child. In Novi Sad 19 June 1979 Psychologist Cvetko Ratković SELF-MANAGING INTEREST COMMUNITY OF SOCIAL PROTECTION NOVI SAD