English Page 6 APPENDIX I Draft Declaration on Social and Legal Principles relating to the Protection and Welfare of Children, with Special Reference to Foster Placement and Adoption. Nationally and Internationally^ as proposed by the Chairman of the Consultations held at United Nations Headquarters from 16 to 27 September 1985 */ A. GENERAL FAMILY AND CHILD WELFARE Article I Every State should give a high priority to family and. child welfare. Article 2 Child welfare depends upon good family welfare. Article 3 The first priority for a child is to be cared for by his or her own parents. Article 4 [4f 7 and 8 ] When care by the child's own parents is unavailable or inappropriate, care by relatives of the-child's parents, by another substitute- - foster or adoptive - family or, if necessary, by an appropriate' institution should be- considered. Article S In all matters- relating- to the placement of a child outside the care of the child's own- parents, the best interests of the child, particularly his or hec need for affection and right to security and continuing care, should be the sole criterion. Article 6 Persons responsible for foster placement or adoption procedures should have professional or other appropriate training. *Draft Articles 13 and 18 of the original draft Declaration annexed to General Assembly resolution 36/187 are deleted in the revised text. The original number of draft articles are kept in square brackets next to.the revised draft articles. /. A/40/244 English Page 7 Article 7 {19] Governments should determine the adequacy of their national child welfare services and consider appropriate actions. Article 3 [25] fie child should at all times have a name, a- nationality and a legal representative. The child should not as a result of foster placement, 