COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF FOSTER CARE FOR ADULTS IN REPUBLIC OF CROATIA AND REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA

Abstract

The aim of this work is to show practice and opportunities for
improvement of foster care for adults in Republic of Croatia and Republic
of Macedonia, through a comparative analysis of the legal framework
governing foster care. The analysis will focus on the comparison of
certain statutory provisions that are related to foster care and state the
main differences that exist in these countries. We will analyze the
provisions relating to the types of foster care present in those countries,
the accommodation capacities, the conditions to be met to perform foster
activities, training and education of foster careers, the issuance of a
license to conduct foster care and issues related with conclusion of the
contract and compensation for foster carers. We will also display statistics
about the current situation on the field of foster care in each country and
propose guidelines for the further development of foster care for adults in
Croatia and Macedonia.