Transformation of powers of public authorities in children social protection system in Ukraine under the decentralization reform

The conclusion of transformation processes in child social welfare system Ukraine is presented the article. Another process reforming institution care underway. Decentralisation Reform and other systemic reforms public authorities sparked a discussion about formation another administration mechanisms Ukraine. There have been changes legislation. State agencies at regional level liquidated. powers this bodies were transferred to local self-government. So thas it made possible delegate provide administrative serveces amalgamated hromadas. are institutional under deinstitualisation reform. incumbent legislation involves establishment Office Children’s Services for purpose ensuring children’s protection, accomodation rights interests municipalities on territory which reside. Currently these National Social Committee Verkhovna Rada submitted bill establishing Service instead previous one. new concept services families with children hromadas has be worked out further used. orphanhood prevention requires an integrated approach administration. basic challenges nowadays are: lack clear implementation existing legislation, qualified specialists, uncompleted processes. monitoring results society not carried moment. Statistical data updated several years. Offices by only one employee. Prevention priority framework currently. also no single issues policy.