El acogimiento institucional como medida de protección: análisis de su efectividad y repercusión en la vida digna de los NNA en la ciudad de Cuenca en la actualidad

Abstract

In this paper an analysis is made about the Institutional Foster Care as a temporary measure of protection, which is ordered by the judicial authority. This measure, being a measure of last resort, must be suitable, necessary, proportional and with a legitimate purpose, which is adopted in favor of the child when there has been or there is an imminent risk of a violation of their rights, in addition, absolute priority must be verified, best interests of the child, valid details to be considered at the time the measure of protection. This study focuses on the norms that regulate and protect the rights of children and adolescents; The study focuses on the Ecuadorian State, the Constitution of the Republic, the Code of Children and Adolescents and especially on the regulations in force in the city of Cuenca that regulate the procedure and operation of the foster homes for children and adolescents (MIES), If there is no reinsertion, there is no satisfaction and therefore, the ultimate objective of the protection measure of institutional foster care will have been ignored and the permanent respect of their rights will not have been ensured, so that children and adolescents can have a dignified life.