This Law regulates the social relations between the Republic of Bulgaria and its citizens regarding the necessary state social assistance and various related issues that are also denominated as social aid and social services. This Law further stipulates the basic criteria and rules to be observed by all participants in the process of social care and social aid and protection. Some of the basic aim of this Law are: strengthening and development of social solidarity in difficult life situations; support for social inclusion of persons receiving social assistance and those who use social services; support of the employment of unemployed persons who meet the requirements for receiving monthly social benefits; promotion of entrepreneurship in social sector by providing social services from individuals and legal entities; support provided in a way that preserves human dignity of citizens, also based on social work and comprehensive assessment of the needs of individuals and families. The here prescribed provisions are meant to be applied on both Bulgarian citizens and foreigners with permission for long-term stay or permanent residence in Bulgaria (including all individuals with special status such as humanitarian refugee status or temporary protection right holders). This Law further stipulates the penalties and administrative/penalty provisions (Chapter 8).
Bulgarie · 1998-05-19