Welfare Category: Orphans and Children Deprived of Parental Care

What is the “Mother’s Home” and what is its purpose?

It is a center aimed at preventing child abandonment by providing shared accommodation and support for women in difficult social situations and their infants.

What are the consequences of illegal disposal of property?

If the guardian or third parties cause damage to the child’s property, the “Inson” center files a lawsuit in court to protect the child’s interests.

Is there a fee for the service?

No, the service provided by the guardianship authority to account for and monitor the child’s property is free of charge.

What happens to the property when the child reaches adulthood (18 years old)?

Upon termination of guardianship, the right to fully dispose of all property is transferred back to the child within one working day (based on an official act).

Is the registered property monitored?

Yes, the social worker checks the preservation of the child’s property at least once a year and enters the results into the “Ijtimoiy Himoya” Information System.

What is the role of the notary in disposing of the property?

The notary approves transactions regarding the child’s property only if there is a positive conclusion sent by the “Inson” center through the system within one working day.

Under what conditions is the sale of property allowed?

Only if it serves the child’s best interests (e.g., if it is necessary for the child’s medical treatment or if a smaller house is sold to buy a larger one in the child’s name).

Can a guardian sell the child’s property (e.g., a house)?

No, the guardian cannot sell the child’s property at their own discretion. Any transaction requires written permission (conclusion) from the “Inson” center.

Where is the information about the child’s property obtained from?

The social worker of the “Inson” center automatically retrieves data through the databases of the Cadastre, Traffic Safety Department (GAI), banks, and other agencies (Appendix 2, Clause 21).

What is the timeframe for registering property?

All property of the child is recorded in the system within one working day from the date the child is identified as needing social protection (orphan or deprived of care).