Аңдатпа
The key objective of the article was to analyze the current model of social preparedness of young people who were left without parental care in childhood and brought up in orphanages in Kazakhstan. The study utilized various scientific methods, including the structural-functional method, method of synthesis, logical and comparative analysis, and method of generalization. This article explores common issues facing orphanage graduates in Kazakhstan, analyzing factors contributing to their vulnerability and the impact of socio-demographic characteristics. Funded by the European Union, the study’s findings aim to enhance social work practices for this at-risk population.