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Publication date: 11.05.2024
Lawyer
In Ukraine, ensuring the well-being and proper care of children is a fundamental priority. If circumstances arise that prevent a child from living with his or her biological parents, the process of establishing permanent care becomes necessary. Here we delve into the complex stages of arranging permanent child care in Ukraine:
**1. Registration of child care:**
- When a teenager needs ongoing care for various reasons, such as neglect, abuse or abandonment, the process involves legal registration with the appropriate authorities. This ensures that the teenager receives the support and protection they need.
**2. Registration of care for a minor child:**
- Like teenagers, minor children in need of constant care must go through a registration procedure. This includes documentation and assessment to determine the best course of action for their well-being.
**3. Registration of care for a disabled person of the 1st group:**
- Children with disabilities, especially those classified as group 1, need specialized care and support. Registering ongoing care for these individuals requires additional considerations that take into account their unique needs.
**4. Registration of permanent child care:**
- Arranging for permanent child care involves formalizing the arrangement through legal channels. This may include court proceedings, social service assessments, and documentation to ensure the rights and interests of the child are protected.
**5. Registration of care:**
- The registration process typically involves submitting applications, providing relevant documentation (such as birth certificates, medical records, and custody documents), and undergoing interviews or assessments by social workers or child welfare authorities.
**6. Registration of care for a minor:**
- When arranging guardianship for a minor, factors such as the child's age, circumstances and needs are taken into account. This ensures that care arrangements are tailored to the best interests of the child.
**7. Care:**
- Caring for a child includes various aspects, including providing for his physical, emotional, educational and social needs. This may include living conditions, access to healthcare, education and recreational activities.
**8. Babysitting:**
- While child care provides temporary care for children, permanent care provides more stable, long-term care. Childcare can be part of the care process, but is not synonymous with ongoing care.
**9. Constant child care:**
- Permanent care involves a commitment to provide ongoing care and support to the child to ensure the child's safety, well-being and development over the long term. This may include foster care, kinship care, or adoption, depending on the circumstances.
**10. Registration of ongoing care:**
- Registration of permanent guardianship involves court proceedings to establish the rights of guardianship, trusteeship or adoption of the child. This process may vary depending on the specific circumstances and requirements of Ukrainian legislation.
Conducting the process of establishing permanent care for a child in Ukraine requires careful consideration of legal requirements, documentation, assessments and the best interests of the child. By following appropriate procedures and seeking advice from social services or legal counsel, carers can ensure children in need receive the support and care they deserve.
