Welfare Tag: Assistance

What is the legal basis for providing the service?

Paragraphs 9, 19, and 30 of the Administrative Regulation approved by Resolution No. 354 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated June 25, 2024.

Is the service free or paid?

All advocacy, legal, and consultative assistance provided by “Inson” centers and rehabilitation centers is carried out entirely free of charge.

Who provides consultations regarding filing applications to the court?

Based on paragraph 19 of the Regulation, “expert consultant services on legal matters” from among the center’s staff will be assigned to her. The consultant explains to the woman which court to approach and the correct procedure for filing a claim.

How is this service provided in the rehabilitation center (shelter)?

In accordance with paragraph 30 of the Regulation, providing “legal and other services” to women accommodated in the center is a mandatory duty of the center. The center’s lawyers assist in preparing court documents to protect the woman’s rights.

What is the legal basis in the document for writing an application to the court?

Sub-paragraph “v” of paragraph 9 of the Regulation states that “Inson” centers are required to provide “legal services to affected women in accordance with the legislation.” In practice, preparing applications and lawsuits for court falls precisely within the scope of these legal services.

Are separate receipts (reports) required for clothing?

No, the funds are provided as a monthly allowance; however, the social worker checks the child’s provision during monitoring (Appendix 3).

When are the payments stopped?

When the child turns 18, if the patronage contract is terminated, or if the child is returned to their parents (Appendix 6).

How is the allowance amount determined?

Foster parents (patronage) are paid:
• 1.5 times the minimum wage (MROT) monthly for the care and maintenance costs of each foster child;
• 3 times the minimum wage (MROT) once a year for the purchase of clothing and footwear for foster children.

In what form are the payments made?

By transferring money monthly to the foster parents’ bank card or personal account.

From whose funds are the payments made?

Starting from 2025, from the funds allocated to the National Agency for Social Protection from the republican budget (Clause 2).