State Care Agency says a total of 11 minors, including one child with disabilities, have been removed from Ninotsminda orphanage

The Ministry of Health has released a statement on the removal of children from the Ninotsminda orphanage.

According to the statement, the State Care Agency has removed a total of 11 minors from the orphanage, including one child with disabilities.

The State Care Agency says it has already found alternative options, where children will be transferred, in particular biological families, small group homes and foster care.

"The Agency for State Care and Assistance of Victims of Trafficking continues to remove children from the Ninotsminda orphanage, taking into account their best interests.

In addition, the process of enforcing the interim ruling of the Tbilisi City Court of June 5, 2021 - removing children with disabilities from the Ninotsminda orphanage has already begun.

By this time the Agency, as the guardianship and custody authority, has already transferred 5 more juveniles to other forms of care.

The State Care Agency has evacuated a total of 11 minors from the Ninotsminda orphanage, including one child with disabilities.

A group of social workers and psychologists continue to work on site, both day and night, reads the statement released by the Agency.