Welfare Category: Providing Housing for Orphans and Children Deprived of Parental Care

Can housing provision be denied?

Queuing can only be denied if it is discovered that the child already owns private property suitable for living.

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.