72.1.The director, if he considers that adoption is the measure most likely to ensure the respect of children’s rights, must take all reasonable means to facilitate it, in particular,
(a) by studying applications for adoption as the need arises;
(b) by receiving the general consent required for adoption;
(c) by taking charge of the children entrusted to him for adoption;
(d) where necessary, by causing the child to be judicially declared eligible for adoption;