Questions & Answers

Is there a maximum duration for a child’s stay at the institute?

The child's accommodation at the Institute has been fixed to three months, renewable up to one year and a half at maximum in case there are signs for a real desire by the biological family to get the child back.

When was INPE founded?

The National Institute of Child Protection is a public institution of administrative nature due consideration to the supervision of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Solidarity and Tunisians abroad founded in December 31, 1971

Is it possible for the mother giving birth outside of wedlock and the biological father get back their child from INPE?

The mother and the father or one of them can get the child back from the institute under the decision of the Family  Judge or a report from the child protection officer or the lifting of harness from the Ministry of Interior depending on the addressed region.

Does a mother placing her child at the INPE have to pay for living costs?

The natural biological mother is not requested to spend on her child during his stay at the Institute.

What are the minimum and maximum ages for children staying at INPE?

The minimum age is one month and the maximum is six years

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