Social and pedagogical rehabilitation of orphan children and children under parental care

Nelli Bondarenko, O.S Kovalenko
Abstract

Article is dedicated to the issue of social-pedagogical rehabilitation of orphaned children and those deprived of parental care. The relevant aspects of this problem are investigated, with a focus on the social, psychological, and pedagogical challenges that arise in the process of raising children in this category. The article examines the fundamental principles of social-pedagogical rehabilitation aimed at integrating children into society and ensuring their holistic development. Special attention is given to the role of social workers, educators, and other professionals in the implementation of rehabilitation programs. Existing practices and programs of social-pedagogical support are analyzed, highlighting successes and difficulties in their implementation. Additionally, the article addresses the issue of legal protection for orphaned children and those without parental care, proposing ways to improve the system of social-pedagogical rehabilitation to ensure their optimal integrated development in society

Keywords

socio-pedagogical rehabilitation, orphans, children deprived of parental care, social reintegration, psychosocial support, educational programs for orphans and children without parental care, social adaptation, psychological rehabilitation, legal support, family education, state guardianship

Suggested citation
Bondarenko, N., & Kovalenko, O.S. (2023). Social and pedagogical rehabilitation of orphan children and children under parental care. Humanities Studios: Pedagogy, Psychology, Philosophy, 11(4), 14-21. https://10.31548/HSPEDAGOG14(4).2023.14-21
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