2011-10-19 Nr. (15.9-41) SD-6476, ON TO ALLOCATE OF SOCIAL SUPPORT

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To Grazina Korenevskiene
Labardziu village
Rietavas municipality.,
90308 Rietavas

2011-10-19 Nr.(15.9-41)SD-6476

ON TO ALLOCATE OF SOCIAL SUPPORT

 Dear Grazina Korenevskiene,
  The Ministry of Social Security and Labor has examined your request regarding the allocation of social assistance to your family, forwarded to the Special Investigation Service, and according to its competence, provides the opinion of the Ministry's specialists on this issue.
 We inform you that monetary social support / social assistance and compensation for apartments heating expenses, expenses for cold and hot water: the amount and conditions of provision, the rights and obligations of the recipient are determined by the law of the Republic of Lithuania on monetary of social support for needy families and individuals living alone /hereinafter referred to as - the law/. The law establishes that families of unmarried persons, divorced or separated spouses raising children under the age of 18 have the right to social security, if a court-approved contract has been concluded for the material maintenance of the child/child/ whose paternity is recognized, or if the court decides maintenance for this child / these children/, as well as during the period of paternity determination, child maintenance awarding in court / Article 7 of the law. 2 d./. In cases where such a family has not concluded a court-approved contract regarding the material maintenance of the child or has not applied to the court for maintenance and/or/ paternity determination, the family has the right to receive compensation, and only the child/children have the right to receive social assistance//Article 7 of the law . 4 days/.
 We also explain that cash social support is provided by the municipality administration of the place of residence declared by the family or one resident. The Ministry of Health, Social Support and Servise Department of Rietavas Municipality Administration informed that social assistance was only given to children until 08/01/2011, i.e. until going to court to determine paternity and awarding material support to the child. After submitting a certificate from the district court of Plunge district, that you have filed a lawsuit regarding the determination of paternity and the award of child support, and social assistance has been assigned to your family since 08/01/2011 for two family members, i.e. For you and your child.
 It should be noted that the municipalities, is know the problems of the residents and allocated receive support in difficult life situations, also contribute to a support provided by the state. Municipalities can allocate one-time benefits from their own budget to needy residents in accordance with their established procedure. In addition, in difficult financial situations, families can receive food support. Therefore, for social support, it is recommended to contact the Social Support Department of the municipality of the declared place of residence.
  This answer can be appealed in the administrative case of the Republic of Lithuania by submitting a complaint to the Main Administrative Disputes Commission or Vilnius District Administrative Court in accordance with the procedure established by the Law of Justice.

It should be noted that the municipalities, is know the problems of the residents and allocated receive support in difficult life situations, also contribute to a support provided by the state. Municipalities can allocate one-time benefits from their own budget to needy residents in accordance with their established procedure. In addition, in difficult financial situations, families can receive food support. Therefore, for social support, it is recommended to contact the Social Support Department of the municipality of the declared place of residence.
  This answer can be appealed in the administrative case of the Republic of Lithuania by submitting a complaint to the Main Administrative Disputes Commission or Vilnius District Administrative Court in accordance with the procedure established by the Law of Justice.

Wich Respect, Viceministre
Audra Mikalauskaite
Signature

Aldona Dobrovolskiene, tel. 2664283, el.p. Aldona.Dobrovolskiene@socmin.lt