Orphans and Children Deprived of Parental Care
How long is the training period?
Training courses are organized within the framework of special programs and hours approved by the Center for Advanced Training of Social Protection System Employees.
What is taught in the course?
Psychology of orphaned children, their adaptation to a new family, legal and social responsibility, and upbringing methods (Appendix 7).
How is completion of the course verified?
If the candidate studied at a center within the Agency's system, they do not need to submit a copy of the certificate; the authorized body will retrieve the information independently (Clause 9, Appendix 3).
Where to apply to attend the course?
Directly to the "Inson" social services center or the regional branch of the Agency.
Why is the certificate of course completion necessary?
Candidates must undergo special training to understand issues such as raising orphans and children deprived of parental care, as well as legal obligations. Candidates who have not completed the special courses will not be registered as eligible to take a child into their care.
For whom is the course mandatory?
For individuals wishing to adopt a child, as well as all candidates wishing to take a child into a foster family or professional (therapeutic) family (Clause 6, Appendix 7).
Where should a citizen apply to attend the courses?
Regardless of their place of residence, the candidate can apply to the "Inson" center in the area where it is most convenient for them to attend classes.
What is the processing time for the application?
Within one working day.
Does the certificate have an expiration date?
If a candidate has not taken a child for upbringing within three years of receiving the certificate, they are required to undergo the preparatory course again (Clause 26, Appendix 7).
Why is the certificate or reference necessary?
It is a mandatory document to be attached to the application for adopting a child or taking a child into a foster family. The application will not be considered without it.
Is it mandatory to submit the certificate to the “Inson” center?
If the candidate studied at the Center for Advanced Training under the Agency, they do not need to submit a copy — the authorized body will retrieve the information independently (Clause 9, Appendix 3).
When is the certificate or reference issued?
1. A reference is issued by the "Inson" center while the candidate is enrolled and attending offline classes.
2. A certificate is issued within 1 working day after the candidate fully completes the training course at the Center for Advanced Training of Social Protection System Employees (Appendix 7).
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 (Clause 3, sub-clause "b" and Appendix 7).
How is the candidates’ solvency verified?
Information regarding the solvency of the candidate (family) is automatically generated through the system based on scoring assessment results (Clause 3, sub-clause "v" of the decree).
Which authority makes the final decision on establishing an OBU?
As of February 1, 2025, the establishment and termination of family orphanages are carried out based on the decision of the regional branch of the National Agency for Social Protection (the authority of local Hokimiyats has been abolished).
What is the decision-making timeframe?
Within 1 month from the date the candidate applies to the "Inson" center at their place of residence (Appendix 3).
What documents are required for the application?
1. Application (with the consent of both spouses);
2. Medical report on health status;
3. Certificate of completion of the preparatory course (Clause 3).
Where is the application to establish an OBU submitted?
Candidates must apply by visiting the "Inson" social services center in person (Clause 15, Appendix 6).
What is the legal basis for this service?
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 893, dated December 27, 2024 (Clause 4 and relevant Regulations).
Who monitors the purchase of clothing?
Employees of the "Inson" social services center assess the child's level of clothing and footwear provision as part of their monitoring (Appendix 3).
What can cause the termination of payments?
When the child turns 18, if the patronage agreement is terminated, or if the child is returned to their parents (Appendix 6).
Are the funds given in cash or to a card?
Payments are transferred to the foster parents' bank card or account in a non-cash form.
What is the purpose of this financial assistance?
State coverage of expenses for providing children with seasonal clothing and footwear.
What is the purpose of this financial assistance?
Starting from 2025, from the funds allocated to the National Agency for Social Protection from the republican budget (Clause 2).
From which source is the allowance provided?
To foster parents who have taken orphans and children deprived of parental care into family care (patronage) (Clause 2).
To whom are the funds for clothing paid?
To foster parents who have taken orphans and children deprived of parental care into family care (patronage) (Clause 2).
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.
Is establishing guardianship free of charge?
Yes, the state service for establishing guardianship or sponsorship is provided completely free of charge (Clause 85 of the Resolution).
What is preliminary (temporary) guardianship?
In cases of danger to the child's life or emergencies, the child can be placed with a temporary guardian within one working day before all documents are gathered (Appendix 4).
Is the child’s opinion considered when establishing guardianship?
Yes, the consent of a child who has reached the age of 10 is mandatory when appointing a guardian or sponsor.
Who can be a guardian or sponsor?
Only adult, legally capable individuals in good health and with no criminal record. Priority is given to the child's close relatives (Appendix 1, Clause 6).
Who makes the decision on appointing a guardian/sponsor?
As of February 1, 2025, all decisions are made by district (city) "Inson" social services centers (the authority of Hokimiyats has been abolished).
What is the difference between guardianship and sponsorship?
Guardianship (vasiylik) is established for children under 14, while sponsorship (homiylik) is for minors aged 14 to 18.
What is the timeframe for establishing guardianship or sponsorship?
From the date it is determined that a child is deprived of parental care, the issue of appointing a guardian is reviewed within a maximum of one month (in urgent cases, preliminary guardianship is handled in 3 days).
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 (Appendix 4).
Can single individuals (unmarried) adopt?
Yes, single individuals who meet legal requirements (health, income, housing) also have the right to adopt.
Is there follow-up after the child is adopted?
Yes, the guardianship authority regularly monitors the living and upbringing conditions of the adopted child (Appendix 3).
Is it possible to change the child’s name and surname?
Yes, at the request of the adopters, the court's decision can determine that the child be given their surname and that the child's name be changed.
How is the secrecy of adoption maintained?
The secrecy of adoption is protected by law. "Inson" center staff and court officials face criminal liability for disclosing this secret (Appendix 1, Clause 6).
What must be the age difference between the adopter and the child?
The age difference between the adopter and the person being adopted must not be less than 15 years (requirement of the Family Code).
Is the training course mandatory?
Yes, adopters must complete a preparatory course at the center under the Agency and possess a certificate (Appendix 7).
Who makes the final decision on adoption?
Adoption is decided exclusively by the civil courts. The "Inson" center provides a justified conclusion to the court.
How many days does it take to review an adoption application?
After a candidate applies, the assessment of their conditions and the issuance of a conclusion regarding their registration as a candidate are completed within one working day (Appendix 3, Clause 6).
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 (Appendix 5) and the Family Code.
How does patronage differ from adoption?
In patronage, no legal (inheritance) ties are established between the child and the parents; it is considered a contractual agreement for upbringing.
Is the training course mandatory?
Yes, candidates must complete the preparatory course and possess a certificate before taking a child into patronage (Appendix 7).
With whom is the patronage contract signed?
It is signed between the "Inson" center and the persons taking the child into their care (foster parents) (Clause 4).
Are foster parents paid?
Yes. Foster parents receive monthly payments for raising the child, and the child's expenses for clothing and footwear are covered (Clause 2).
Where to apply for patronage?
To the district (city) "Inson" social services center or online via the Single Interactive State Services Portal (my.gov.uz) (Clause 3).
What is the timeframe for taking a child into patronage?
Reviewing the application and entering candidates into the registry is formalized within one working day (provided that documents are complete).
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 (Appendix 6).
What is patronage (foster care)?
It is a form of placing an orphan or a child deprived of parental care into a foster family for upbringing based on a contract.
Is there a fee for formalization?
No, all state services for formalizing guardianship and sponsorship are provided free of charge.
Is the child’s opinion consulted?
Yes, the consent of a child who has reached the age of 10 is mandatory when appointing a guardian or sponsor (Appendix 1).
Who is given priority in formalizing guardianship?
Priority is given primarily to the child's close relatives (grandparents, siblings, uncles, and aunts) (Appendix 1, Clause 6).
What documents are required to become a guardian/sponsor?
An application, a medical report on health status, and (in case of adoption) a training course certificate. Other information (criminal record, income, housing) is retrieved automatically from the system.
Which authority formalizes the guardianship?
As of February 1, 2025, the authority of district (city) Hokimiyats has been abolished, and guardianship is formalized by the decision of "Inson" social services centers.
Where and how is the application submitted?
Candidates can apply in person at "Inson" centers or online via the Single Interactive State Services Portal (my.gov.uz) (Clause 3).
What is the timeframe for formalizing guardianship?
In urgent cases (preliminary guardianship), documents are processed within one working day. The general assessment and appointment process are carried out promptly through the 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 (Appendix 4).
Can the child’s property be sold?
Only in exceptional cases, if it is absolutely necessary for the preservation of the child's life and health and if there is a positive conclusion from the guardianship authority.
How is the conclusion transmitted?
As of February 1, 2025, all conclusions are sent to notary offices in digital form via the "Electronic Government" system within one working day.
How is the property accounted for?
Immediately upon identification of the child, all their property subject to state registration is electronically recorded in the "Ijtimoiy Himoya" Information System (Appendix 2, Clause 21).
What are the powers of the guardianship and trusteeship authority in this regard?
The "Inson" center takes measures to preserve the child's property and participates in protecting their property interests in notary offices (Appendix 1, Clause 6).
Why is this conclusion necessary?
To confirm that the child's interests are not violated during notary transactions such as the sale, gift, or exchange of movable and immovable property registered in the child's name.
What is the timeframe for providing the conclusion?
From the day the request from the notary office is received, the study of the child's property interests and the issuance of a conclusion are formalized within one working day.
What is the legal basis for the service?
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 893, dated December 27, 2024 (Appendix 1, Clause 6, sub-clause "j").
Is a separate permit required for every expense?
Generally, a general permit is issued for a specific period (e.g., one year) to receive monthly payments for the child's daily needs. A separate permit may be required for large purchases.
What are the consequences of using the money without a permit?
If the guardian spends the funds contrary to the child's interests, the guardianship authority will deny the permit and consider removing the guardian from their duties (Appendix 1).
In what form is the permit issued?
As of February 1, 2025, the permit is generated digitally through the "Ijtimoiy Himoya" Information System and sent to banks, rather than in paper form.
Where to apply for a permit?
Applications can be made to the district (city) "Inson" social services center or online via the Single Portal (my.gov.uz).
Why can’t the guardian use this money at their own discretion?
To protect the child's property rights. The guardian is obligated to spend the funds exclusively on the child's maintenance, education, and health (Appendix 4).
What is meant by “social payments”?
Pensions, allowances, and alimony assigned to the child, as well as income derived from their property (e.g., the child's share of rental income).
What is the timeframe for issuing the permit?
Following an application by the guardian or sponsor, the child's needs are assessed, and the permit is formalized in electronic form within one working day.
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 (Appendix 1, Clause 6, sub-clause "d").
Is there a fee for this assistance?
No, the guardianship authority's participation in courts and the issuance of conclusions is a free state service.
Can the “Inson” center file a lawsuit in court?
Yes, if there is a threat to the child's life and health, the center can independently petition the court to restrict parental rights or remove the child from the family.
Is the child’s opinion considered in court?
Yes, the social worker specifically studies the opinion of a child who has reached the age of 10 and presents it to the court (Appendix 1, Clause 6).
What information does the social worker provide to the court?
An electronic assessment report regarding the child's living conditions, family environment, the child's relationship with the parents, and the child's own opinion.
In which types of court cases is the participation of a social worker mandatory?
In all cases concerning the determination of the child's place of residence, deprivation (or restoration) of parental rights, adoption, and removal of a child.
What is the timeframe for submitting a conclusion to the court?
Upon receiving a court request, the social worker assesses the situation, prepares a justified conclusion within one working day, and submits it to the court.
In what capacity does the social worker participate in court?
An employee of the "Inson" social services center participates as a representative of the guardianship and sponsorship authority to protect the child's best interests.
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 (Appendix 1, Clause 6, sub-clause "z").
Can the rejection be appealed?
Yes, parties dissatisfied with the conclusion of the "Inson" center can appeal to the court in accordance with the procedure established by law.
Can the guardianship authority deny issuing a conclusion?
Yes, if changing the surname is contrary to the child's best interests (e.g., if it affects inheritance rights), a rejection is issued.
Can the application be submitted online?
Yes, the application can be sent through the Single Portal (my.gov.uz), and the conclusion will also be sent to the Civil Registry office electronically.
Is there a fee for the service?
No, providing a conclusion to the Civil Registry office by the "Inson" center is completely free of charge.
What names are given to children whose parents are unknown?
In such cases, the first name, surname, and patronymic are given based on the conclusion sent by the "Inson" center to the Civil Registry office (Appendix 2).
At what age is the child’s consent required?
The consent of a child who has reached the age of 10 is mandatory to change their surname.
In which cases is the conclusion of the guardianship authority mandatory?
If parents cannot agree on the child's name, or if it is requested to change the surname of a child under 18.
What is the timeframe for providing the conclusion?
It is formalized in electronic form within one working day from the date the application is received.
What is the legal basis for this service?
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 893 (Appendix 1, Clause 6, sub-clause "i") and the Family Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
What is the main purpose of this service?
Confirmation by the guardianship authority ("Inson" center) that the child's rights and interests will not be violated when changing their name or surname.
Does assistance continue after leaving the “Mother’s Home”?
Yes, once the woman leaves the center, the "Inson" center continues to monitor her employment status and overall social condition.
Is the woman’s identity kept confidential?
Yes, the confidentiality of the personal data of the woman and child placed in the "Mother's Home" is strictly guaranteed.
Is there a fee for the service?
No, "Mother's Home" services are provided by the state completely free of charge (Clause 2 of the Resolution).
What kind of assistance is provided in the “Mother’s Home”?
Provision of shelter, food, medical care, psychological support, and social integration of the mother through vocational training.
How long can one live in the “Mother’s Home”?
Until the social situation of the woman and child improves (usually from 6 months to 1 year); however, this period is determined based on an individual development plan.
Where should one apply for placement?
To the district (city) "Inson" social services center or online via the Single Portal (my.gov.uz).
Who can be placed in the “Mother’s Home”?
Pregnant women in difficult social circumstances, and mothers with children under 3 years old who have no place to live or have been victims of domestic violence.
What is the timeframe for the placement decision?
After the woman or her relatives apply, the situation is assessed, and the issuance of a referral is decided within one working day.
What is the legal basis for this service?
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 893 (Appendix 1, Clause 6, sub-clause "b").
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 is the purpose?
The main purpose is to prevent the child from being placed in an infant home and to preserve them within a family environment.
Is the woman’s identity kept confidential?
Yes, the confidentiality of the personal data of the woman and child staying at the center is strictly guaranteed by law.
Is the mother taught a profession?
Yes, to help the mother live independently in the future, assistance is provided in vocational training and employment.
Are the services free of charge?
Yes, accommodation, food, and psychological support are provided by the state completely free of charge.
Where should one apply?
To the regional "Inson" social services center or online via the Single Portal (my.gov.uz).
How long can one live in the “Mother’s Home”?
Until the social situation of the mother and child stabilizes (usually for a period of 6 months to 1 year).
What is the timeframe for the placement decision?
After assessing the woman's situation, the issuance of a referral is decided within one working day.
Who can be placed here?
Pregnant women in difficult social circumstances (homeless, victims of violence) and mothers with children under 3 years old.
What is the legal basis for this service?
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 893 (Appendix 1, Clause 6, sub-clause "b").
What is “Onalar Maskani”?
It is a center aimed at preventing child abandonment by providing shared accommodation and support for women in difficult social situations and their infants.
