Child welfare system: Social Service for Family, Children, and Youth

According to the Constitution of Ukraine (article 51), “the family, childhood,
motherhood, and fatherhood shall be protected by the State” The system of central
and local government institutions for the protection of children’s rights has been
established in Ukraine to ensure the protection of children’s rights and to counter
negative factors in the children’s environment. This is in line with Article 3 of the UN
Convention on the Rights of the Child which stipulates that Member States shall
oblige to ensure compliance of all institutions, services and agencies for child care
and protection with the requirements established by relevant authorities, particularly
regarding safety, health care, personnel competency, and supervision requirements.