Law No. 395-Z “On social services”.

This Law primarily focuses on the regulation and provision of social services, establishing a legal framework for social service delivery. It aims to predict and prevent difficult life situations, assist citizens in overcoming such challenges, and activate their efforts for self-sufficiency. The legal principles outlined include the right to appeal decisions made by social service providers, emphasizing the importance of accountability and oversight in the social services sector. The document specifies the roles of various stakeholders in the interagency collaboration for long-term care planning and implementation, including the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection and local executive committees. It outlines the necessity for state social orders, which involve engaging organizations and individual entrepreneurs in providing social services. Additionally, it mandates the evaluation of service quality and the provision of licenses to service providers, ensuring compliance with established standards and regulations. Implementation mechanisms include the establishment of state social orders funded through subsidies to non-governmental organizations for social service provision. The document emphasizes the need for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of service quality, as well as the importance of stakeholder involvement, including non-governmental organizations, in the legislative and practical aspects of social service delivery. Procedural considerations for appealing decisions and resolving disputes through judicial means are also highlighted, ensuring a structured approach to governance in social services.