Child Welfare Act of Japan

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The Child Welfare Act of Japan is a fundamental law that establishes the rights, protections, and support systems for children, including those in need of care or at risk, and defines the responsibilities of the state and society toward their well-being.

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Child Welfare Act of Japan canonical 1
児童福祉法 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Japanese law
social welfare law
aimsTo ensure sound upbringing of children
protect the rights and welfare of children
provide necessary welfare services to children
country Japan
defines children in need of protection
children requiring care
responsibilities of guardians toward children
responsibilities of local governments toward children
responsibilities of the state toward children
establishes child guidance centers as specialized agencies
child welfare facilities
foster parent system
measures for abused children
measures for children in poverty
measures for children with disabilities
jurisdiction Japan
languageOfWork Japanese
legalSystem Japanese legal system
obliges guardians to respect the rights of children
local governments to provide child welfare services
national government to develop child welfare policies
originalTitle Child Welfare Act of Japan self-linksurface differs
surface form: 児童福祉法
policyArea family policy in Japan
human rights in Japan
social security in Japan
providesFor consultation and support services for children and families
financial and in-kind assistance related to child welfare
protective measures for abused children
support for children in single-parent households
support for children with physical or mental disabilities
recognizes children as persons with rights
regulates operation of child welfare facilities
placement of children in foster homes
placement of children in institutions
relatedTo Education Basic Law of Japan
surface form: Basic Act on Education of Japan

Child Abuse Prevention Law of Japan
Constitution of Japan
romanizedTitle Jidō Fukushi Hō
subject child guidance centers
child protection
child welfare
children's rights
foster care
institutional care for children
social services for children
support for children with disabilities
support for single-mother and single-father households

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Juvenile Act of Japan relatedTo Child Welfare Act of Japan
Child Welfare Act of Japan originalTitle Child Welfare Act of Japan self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: 児童福祉法