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Kyrgyzstan's Foster Care System Supports 244 Children in 115 Families

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Labor is expanding its foster care system, with 115 families currently caring for 244 children.
  • Since 2014, over 400 children have received foster care services in the country.
  • The ministry allocates budget funds for training foster parents and supporting children, with citizens aged 30 to 65 eligible to become foster parents after specialized training.

Kyrgyzstan is actively developing its foster care system, aiming to provide stable environments for children in difficult circumstances. The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration reports that 115 foster families are currently providing care for 244 children across the country.

This initiative represents a significant effort to support vulnerable youth. Since the program's inception in 2014, more than 400 children have benefited from foster care services. The ministry underscores its commitment by allocating annual budget funds for the crucial training of prospective foster parents and ongoing support for children placed within these families.

Becoming a foster parent involves a rigorous process, requiring candidates to be between 30 and 65 years old and to complete specialized training. Regional ministry offices conduct regular monitoring to ensure that the children in foster families receive appropriate care and upbringing, adhering to government resolution No. 622 dated December 21, 2020, which regulates these services.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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