Information: Government of the Azores defends that children and youngsters have the potential of change
The Regional Director for Solidarity and Social Security said today that "in the Azores we do not give up on our youngsters! Indeed, we believe that they are the future, not only because they will be tomorrow's adults, but also because we believe that youth has the potential of change required by the times we live in." Moved by this "belief, the Azorean Government has been implementing a series o... more >>

Information: Government joins regional campaign "Men Against Domestic Violence"
The Regional Campaign "Men Against Domestic Violence" started in the Azores today with an advertising spot that is intended to raise awareness for this issue. The initiative is promoted by the Centre of Initiatives for the Prevention and Combat to Domestic Violence of the "Santa Casa da Misericórdia" of Praia da Vitória with the support of the Regional Secretariat for Labour and Social... more >>

Information: Family support is key issue for the Azorean Government
The Regional Director for Solidarity and Social Security, Natércia Gaspar, said today that family support is a key issue for the Azorean Government. Speaking at the conference to mark the 10 years of operation of the mediation services of the Child Support Institute - Azores in Ponta Delgada, which she attended on behalf of the President of the Government, the Regional Director said "the ... more >>

Information: Government wants to create support agent to assist abused children
The Government of the Azores intends to create a support agent to "monitor abused children throughout the necessary procedures by providing psychosocial support and avoiding double victimisation." The announcement was made today by the Regional Director for Solidarity and Social Security on behalf of the President of the Government during the 1st Meeting of the Commission for the Protection of Chi... more >>

Information: North American specialists in the social integration of autistic children in the Azores
Three North American specialists in the social integration of autistic children from Bradley Hospital, Rhode Island, will attend a seminar on Autism: diagnosis, treatment and interventions which will take place at the University of the Azores on September 18. This initiative is promoted by the Regional Association of the European Youth Parliament – Azores with the support of the Regional Sec... more >>

Information: Government praises work developed by institution in the support of children and youngsters
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Director for Solidarity and Social Security, praised the ongoing work that is being developed by the Nossa Senhora do Livramento Brotherhood in supporting children and youngsters from Angra do Heroísmo. Speaking at the ceremony to celebrate the 158th anniversary of the institution that took place in Angra do Heroísmo on Thursday night,... more >>

Information: Government signs protocol with Ponta Delgada Nursing School
The Institute for Social Work signed on Monday a cooperation protocol with the Ponta Delgada Nursing School for the implementation of strategies to promote and improve quality of life, through training, which also includes the promotion of healthy lifestyles and research. The Regional Director for Solidarity and Social Security, who presided over the signing ceremony on behalf of the Regional Secr... more >>

Information: Supported families required to present evidence of resource eligibility
The Social Security services in Angra do Heroísmo and Ponta Delgada will be open until 6 PM, starting on Tuesday, to provide assistance to the tests for determination of resource eligibility and password requests via Internet. With the entry into force of Decree-Law no.70/2010 of June 16, new access rules to social benefits of the Social Security were introduced. Under this law, the carrying ... more >>