A new head of the Child Welfare Department has been appointed in Odesa

In Odesa, a new head of the Department of Guardianship and Custody has been appointed. The position was filled byNadiya Perebendyuk, who previously served as deputy head of the Children’s Services Department.

The relevant orders were signed by the acting mayor and city council secretary, Ihor Koval.

According to the documents, on November 9, Perebendyuk was relieved of her duties as deputy head of the Children’s Services Department due to her transfer to the executive committee. Effective November 10, shetook charge of the Department for the Activities of the Guardianship and Custody Authority of the Odesa City Council Executive Committee.

The order states that she is on the personnel reserve list, meaning she is among the candidates for leadership positions in local government.

Perebendyuk’s salary will be determined according to the staffing table. She holds the 9th rank of a local government official. She has also been granted a bonus equal to 50% of her base salary. This bonus is calculated taking into account rank-based and seniority-based allowances, in accordance with Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 268 of March 9, 2006.

The accounting department of the Children’s Services Agency has been instructed to fully settle all payments to Perebendyuk in accordance with the law.

On October 20, the Odesa City Council announced reforms to the guardianship and custody system. To this end, it was decided to create a separate department within the Executive Committee that will be responsible for organizing the work of the guardianship authority, preparing documents and decisions, and representing interests in court.

At the same time, the Children’s Services Department will continue to work directly with families and children. Its staff will identify children in need of assistance, verify their safety conditions, respond to calls, and collect the necessary documents.

The city has also established two advisory bodies. The City Commission on the Protection of Children’s Rights will consider family disputes, issues related to the placement of orphans, and cases of domestic violence. The Guardianship Council will be responsible for protecting the rights of adults who have been declared legally incapacitated.

The transition period was scheduled to last until November 12, 2026. Until that time, district administrations continued to perform their functions, after which they were to transfer cases and documents to the executive committee.

Ірина Глухова