Аннотации:
In this research the system of social protection of orphans in Kazakhstan is considered
and state prospects of social institution development of protection of orphaned children in modern society
are analyzed.
Particular attention is paid to the social and institutional aspects of the functioning and development of the system in terms of modern reforms.
The authors are trying to identify the main social content of orphanhood and its characteristics in the
conditions of modern Kazakhstan, to show the role of a social institution in the Social protection of orphans
in solving problems of counteraction to negative social consequences of orphanhood. Functions of the state,
public organizations in the system of social protection of orphans and the most promising social protection
mechanisms that facilitate the processes of social adaptation and social integration of orphans are considered.
Social vulnerability of orphans is associated with the characteristics of the social environment, where children were left without parental care are raised and educated, moreover, it is noted that the social protection system should be oriented not only to custody of children, but also to create the most favorable conditions for the successful social adaptation of
orphans. At the same time, prevention is one of important activities in overcoming social orphanhood.
