Orphans and Children Deprived of Parental Care
Training courses are organized within the framework of special programs and hours approved by the Center for Advanced Training of Social Protection System Employees.
Psychology of orphaned children, their adaptation to a new family, legal and social responsibility, and upbringing methods (Appendix 7).
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).
Directly to the "Inson" social services center or the regional branch of the Agency.
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 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).
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.
Within one working day.
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).
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.
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
Within 1 month from the date the candidate applies to the "Inson" center at their place of residence (Appendix 3).
1. Application (with the consent of both spouses);
2. Medical report on health status;
3. Certificate of completion of the preparatory course (Clause 3).
Candidates must apply by visiting the "Inson" social services center in person (Clause 15, Appendix 6).
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 893, dated December 27, 2024 (Clause 4 and relevant Regulations).
Employees of the "Inson" social services center assess the child's level of clothing and footwear provision as part of their monitoring (Appendix 3).
When the child turns 18, if the patronage agreement is terminated, or if the child is returned to their parents (Appendix 6).
Payments are transferred to the foster parents' bank card or account in a non-cash form.
State coverage of expenses for providing children with seasonal clothing and footwear.
Starting from 2025, from the funds allocated to the National Agency for Social Protection from the republican budget (Clause 2).
To foster parents who have taken orphans and children deprived of parental care into family care (patronage) (Clause 2).
To foster parents who have taken orphans and children deprived of parental care into family care (patronage) (Clause 2).
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 893, dated December 27, 2024.
Yes, the state service for establishing guardianship or sponsorship is provided completely free of charge (Clause 85 of the Resolution).
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).
Yes, the consent of a child who has reached the age of 10 is mandatory when appointing 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).
As of February 1, 2025, all decisions are made by district (city) "Inson" social services centers (the authority of Hokimiyats has been abolished).
Guardianship (vasiylik) is established for children under 14, while sponsorship (homiylik) is for minors aged 14 to 18.
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).
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 893, dated December 27, 2024 (Appendix 4).
Yes, single individuals who meet legal requirements (health, income, housing) also have the right to adopt.
Yes, the guardianship authority regularly monitors the living and upbringing conditions of the adopted child (Appendix 3).
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.
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).
The age difference between the adopter and the person being adopted must not be less than 15 years (requirement of the Family Code).
Yes, adopters must complete a preparatory course at the center under the Agency and possess a certificate (Appendix 7).
Adoption is decided exclusively by the civil courts. The "Inson" center provides a justified conclusion to the court.
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).
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 893, dated December 27, 2024 (Appendix 5) and the Family Code.
In patronage, no legal (inheritance) ties are established between the child and the parents; it is considered a contractual agreement for upbringing.
Yes, candidates must complete the preparatory course and possess a certificate before taking a child into patronage (Appendix 7).
It is signed between the "Inson" center and the persons taking the child into their care (foster parents) (Clause 4).
Yes. Foster parents receive monthly payments for raising the child, and the child's expenses for clothing and footwear are covered (Clause 2).
To the district (city) "Inson" social services center or online via the Single Interactive State Services Portal (my.gov.uz) (Clause 3).
Reviewing the application and entering candidates into the registry is formalized within one working day (provided that documents are complete).
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 893, dated December 27, 2024 (Appendix 6).
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.
No, all state services for formalizing guardianship and sponsorship are provided free of charge.
Yes, the consent of a child who has reached the age of 10 is mandatory when appointing a guardian or sponsor (Appendix 1).
Priority is given primarily to the child's close relatives (grandparents, siblings, uncles, and aunts) (Appendix 1, Clause 6).
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.
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.
Candidates can apply in person at "Inson" centers or online via the Single Interactive State Services Portal (my.gov.uz) (Clause 3).
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.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 893, dated December 27, 2024 (Appendix 4).
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.
As of February 1, 2025, all conclusions are sent to notary offices in digital form via the "Electronic Government" system within one working day.
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).
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).
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.
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.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 893, dated December 27, 2024 (Appendix 1, Clause 6, sub-clause "j").
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.
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).
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.
Applications can be made to the district (city) "Inson" social services center or online via the Single Portal (my.gov.uz).
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).
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).
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.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 893, dated December 27, 2024 (Appendix 1, Clause 6, sub-clause "d").
No, the guardianship authority's participation in courts and the issuance of conclusions is a free state service.
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.
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).
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 all cases concerning the determination of the child's place of residence, deprivation (or restoration) of parental rights, adoption, and removal of a child.
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.
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.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 893, dated December 27, 2024 (Appendix 1, Clause 6, sub-clause "z").
Yes, parties dissatisfied with the conclusion of the "Inson" center can appeal to the court in accordance with the procedure established by law.
Yes, if changing the surname is contrary to the child's best interests (e.g., if it affects inheritance rights), a rejection is issued.
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.
No, providing a conclusion to the Civil Registry office by the "Inson" center is completely free of charge.
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).
The consent of a child who has reached the age of 10 is mandatory to change their surname.
If parents cannot agree on the child's name, or if it is requested to change the surname of a child under 18.
It is formalized in electronic form within one working day from the date the application is received.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 893 (Appendix 1, Clause 6, sub-clause "i") and the Family Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Confirmation by the guardianship authority ("Inson" center) that the child's rights and interests will not be violated when changing their name or surname.
Yes, once the woman leaves the center, the "Inson" center continues to monitor her employment status and overall social condition.
Yes, the confidentiality of the personal data of the woman and child placed in the "Mother's Home" is strictly guaranteed.
No, "Mother's Home" services are provided by the state completely free of charge (Clause 2 of the Resolution).
Provision of shelter, food, medical care, psychological support, and social integration of the mother through vocational training.
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.
To the district (city) "Inson" social services center or online via the Single Portal (my.gov.uz).
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.
After the woman or her relatives apply, the situation is assessed, and the issuance of a referral is decided within one working day.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 893 (Appendix 1, Clause 6, sub-clause "b").
It is a center aimed at preventing child abandonment by providing shared accommodation and support for women in difficult social situations and their infants.
