Сучасний напрям державної системи соціального забезпечення та соціальної роботи з дітьми сиротами

Abstract

The aim of the article is to analyze the features and specifics of the modern system of social security for orphans in Ukraine. The main legislative documents containing the main provisions on the protection of the rights of orphans and children deprived of parental care have been analyzed. State penitentiary institutions (orphanages, family-type orphanages, general and specialized boarding schools) and guardianship bodies (education and science bodies, departments (departments) for youth and sports, CSSSDM) have been established, which are responsible for caring for children, orphans and children deprived of parental rights. Priority forms of placement of this category of children have been formulated (transfer to a foster family (temporarily), establishment of guardianship, transfer to a foster family, transfer to a family-type orphanage, adoption). The further direction of development of the social security system for orphans and children deprived of parental care is determined and characterized by the implementation of the National Strategy for Reforming the Institutional Care and Upbringing of Children during 2017 – 2026. Сonditions for the development of various forms of maintenance of orphans, which are closest to family, and is represented by three stages: I stage of implementation of the strategy (2017 –2018) – evaluation of institutions and services in each region and writing regional plans; Phase II (2019 – 2024) – development of social, medical and educational services in communities with the gradual transformation of institutions in accordance with the regional plan; Stage III (2025 – 2026) – a comprehensive analysis of the situation and the definition of strategic directions.