CHILD PROTECTION

Parents who intend to leave temporarily for another locality in the country or to go abroad may request that custody of their child be established, so that the child’s upbringing, care and proper education continue to be ensured.

Services provided by the child protection specialist:
1. Establishing custody and guardianship
2. Informs and advises you on the rights of the child;
3. Assesses the situation and living conditions of the child and the family;
4. Intervenes and supports children at risk;
5. Draws up and monitors the support plan for the child and the family;
6. Cooperates with the school, kindergarten, doctor and other institutions to protect the child;
7. Supports the family in overcoming difficult situations, giving priority to the best interests of the child.

Documents required to establish custody:
1. The application of the parent(s);
2. The custodian’s declaration of consent;
3. Copies of the parents’ identity documents;
4. A copy of the child’s birth certificate;
5. A copy of the custodian’s identity document;
6. Documents confirming the reason for departure/separation, where applicable;
7. The child’s statement/opinion, where applicable;
8. Information from the educational institution;
9. Information/a document on the child’s health, where applicable;

The application is submitted to Vatra Town Hall.

To submit the application, you need:

• the child’s birth certificate;
• a copy of the identity card of the applicant and of their spouse, if the applicant is married;
• a medical report on the health of the person wishing to become guardian/curator, issued by the family doctor;
• a certificate from the competent institutions/authorities confirming that the applicant is not under the supervision of mental health services;
• a certificate from the competent institutions/authorities confirming that the applicant is not registered with an addiction specialist;
• a criminal record certificate;

The application states the details of the parent, the child and the person who will exercise custody, as well as the reason for the temporary departure.