新修订的《儿童福利机构管理办法》公布 进一步明确收留、抚养职责

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Civil Affairs has announced a revised "Regulations on the Management of Child Welfare Institutions," which clarifies the responsibilities of child welfare institutions and emphasizes the encouragement of expanding social service functions. This regulation will take effect on April 1, 2026 [1]. Group 1: Clarification of Responsibilities - The "Regulations on the Management of Child Welfare Institutions" is based on the principle of "child-first development and best interests of the child," further standardizing the entire service process from receiving, assessing, nurturing, placing, to leaving the institution [2]. - Child welfare institutions are required to accept and nurture the following categories of children: 1. Children under long-term guardianship by civil affairs departments, including those whose parents or guardians cannot be found, have died, or are incapable of guardianship [2]. 2. Children under temporary guardianship by civil affairs departments, including abandoned children and those rescued from trafficking, while searching for parents or guardians [2]. Group 2: Encouragement of Social Service Expansion - The regulations encourage qualified child welfare institutions to expand their social service functions while fulfilling their responsibilities for acceptance and nurturing. This includes providing services for children with rehabilitation needs, such as disabled children and those with autism [4]. - Child welfare institutions providing services for disabled and autistic children must adhere to principles of public welfare and non-profit, with service fees being legally regulated and publicly disclosed, subject to social supervision [4].