Organization and Delivery of Child Protection Services in Russia - with two case studies - the Leningrad Oblast and the Republic of Tatarstan

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The report analyzes how child protection services are organized and delivered in Russia, combining a national overview with two case studies in the Leningrad Oblast and the Republic of Tatarstan. It reviews historical trends and the current situation of children left without parental care, describes the federal and institutional policy framework, and examines how services operate in practice. It also assesses public spending for children and families at risk, synthesizes key achievements, attention areas, and concrete recommendations to strengthen support systems.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages105

Reading Time4 h 25 min

AccessFree to download

Acknowledgements

Executive summary

Background and methodology

Key messages

Introduction

National policy and support for at-risk families and children without parental care

The child protection system in practice - Leningrad Oblast and the Tatarstan Republic

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FAQs

What scope does the report cover regarding child protection in Russia?

It covers the organization and delivery of child protection services nationwide and includes two detailed case studies in the Leningrad Oblast and the Republic of Tatarstan.

Which themes are addressed in the background and methodology sections?

The report reviews historical trends and the current situation for children left without parental care, and outlines the approach used to examine policy and service delivery.

What outcomes does the report provide for policy and practice?

It summarizes achievements, identifies issues needing attention, and offers recommendations, supported by an analysis of public spending and institutional arrangements.

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