This document describes the Support Program for Young People Ageing Out without Parental Care, Argentine National Law 27.364, adopted unanimously by The Senate and Chamber of Deputies of the Argentina on May 31, 2017.
The Program has two key components: a comprehensive and individualized personal support system and a monthly allowance for young people aging out of care.
The law applies to adolescents and young people without parental care between ages 13-21, and participation in the Program is voluntary. Article 3 states that the program is guided by the following principles:
- The best interest of the child;
- Gradual independence for adolescents according to their psychophysical characteristics, aptitudes and development. As they become more independent, the support provided for in this law diminishes;
- The right of children to be heard and to have their views or opinions taken into account in accordance with their age and maturity;
- Equality and non-discrimination;
- Comprehensive and personalized support.
To read the full text of Law 27.364 in Spanish, please click here.
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