Welfare Category: Orphans and Children Deprived of Parental Care

Where can youths live until housing is provided?

Until housing is provided, measures are taken to provide them with temporary accommodation (rent) or placement in special social housing.

How is the “Youth Accompaniment” program related to this?

Youths who leave institutions or families upon turning 18 receive individual support for housing, employment, and social adaptation under this program until the age of 23 (Appendix 11).

Who manages the housing queue?

As of February 1, 2025, the formation and management of these queues are fully carried out by “Inson” social services centers through the “Unified National Social Protection” Information System.

How is existing housing belonging to the child preserved?

If a house is registered in the child’s name, even if they are placed in an institution or a foster family, the guardianship authority takes measures to preserve the house in the child’s name and prevent alienation (Appendix 1, Clause 6).

Who is eligible for housing provision?

Orphans who have reached the age of 18, have no housing in their own name, were deprived of parental care, and are registered with the guardianship authority (Appendix 1, Clause 6).

What is the timeframe for determining housing need and queuing?

From the date the child’s social status (orphan or deprived of care) is established, the verification of housing need and registration are carried out within one working day through the “Ijtimoiy Himoya” system.

What is the legal basis for this service?

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 893, dated December 27, 2024, and Presidential Decree No. PF-185.

Is assistance provided to youths who turn 18 after guardianship ends?

Orphans and children deprived of parental care are included in the “Youth Accompaniment” program and receive social support until the age of 23 (Appendix 11).

What should be done if there is a disagreement with the termination decision?

Interested parties may appeal the “Inson” center’s decision in court in accordance with the procedure established by law (Appendix 1, Clause 7).

What happens to the child’s property after guardianship ends?

Within one working day of the termination of guardianship, an act of property transfer and acceptance is drawn up. Note: the child’s property remains their personal property, not the guardian’s (Appendix 1, Clause 6).