Zelenskyy hopes law supporting families with children with disabilities to be signed as soon as possible

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his hope that Law No. 14191 would be signed promptly, as it aims to bolster state support for families with children who have disabilities. The legislation establishes a multi-tiered system of social services for these children, underwritten by the state. In a speech on Wednesday evening, Zelenskyy commended the Verkhovna Rada for adopting the bill and pledged to sign it as soon as feasible, integrating it fully into the budget.

The law guarantees expanded support for families of children with disabilities, transitioning from individual payments to a comprehensive support structure that merges financial aid with social services. Beginning in 2027, a minimum base amount of UAH 4,000 for calculating social benefits will be implemented. The law also earmarks state funding for early intervention services for families with children aged birth to four who have developmental disabilities or are at risk of acquiring them, along with other social services.

Parents of children with disabilities will receive a two-week temporary respite annually, with the state covering a spectrum of fundamental social services during the initial five years of the law's enactment. Support levels for families, contingent on their unique requirements, are projected to span from UAH 20,000 to UAH 71,000 monthly.