Law № 371-VІI
President Viktor Yanukovych signed Law № 371-VII, aimed at implementing new social initiatives "Children are the future of Ukraine" on increasing the amount of government assistance for children with disabilities.
The Law amended Art. 18 of the Law on state aid to families with children, stipulating determination of assistance for disabled children under guardianship or trusteeship, at the level of not less than two subsistence minimums for a child of appropriate age excluding public assistance to children with disabilities.
Pursuant to the Law, 612 disabled children under guardianship or trusteeship, will receive state aid increased by 894 UAH.
The Law shall take effect on the day following publication.