Law on Special Social Services

Закон «О специальных социальных услугах»

This law, effective from January 1, 2009, aims to improve the quality of social services for individuals in difficult life situations, including older adults and people with disabilities. It seeks to provide individualized and targeted social support, ensuring equal participation in society. The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Kazakhstan oversees the implementation, with over 900 entities providing these services. The law applies to individuals with vulnerabilities across Kazakhstan, covering those unable to care for themselves due to age, illness, or disability. The services are divided into eight categories, including social-medical, social-domestic, social-psychological, social-educational, social-labour, social-cultural, social-economic, and social-legal services, providing comprehensive rehabilitation to compensate for lost life functions. The National Preventive Mechanism monitors service provision to prevent abuse and ensure quality. The policy has been in effect since 2009, with ongoing implementation and service improvements.