Informação: Andreia Cardoso wants to conclude hearing of social and economic agents by the end of January
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity met today in Angra do Heroísmo with the Support Network for Citizens in Social Exclusion, the Integrated Support for Women of Terceira Island and the Network of the Integrated Support Resource Centre for Youth at Risk of Terceira Island. The meeting was part of the consultation process of partners for the definition of the Regional Strategy to Comb... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores supports APADIF for creation of inclusive Free Time Activity Centre in Horta
The Government of the Azores signed today in Horta a partnership with the Association of Parents and Friends of Disabled Children of Faial (APADIF) for the opening of a Free Time Activity Centre with capacity for 40 children from 3 to 18 years. It will be fitted with the necessary conditions to accommodate children with disabilities. "With an annual allocation amounting to 76 thousand Euros, this ... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores marks International Day of People with Disabilities throughout the Region
The Regional Secretariat for Social Solidarity, through the Regional Directorate for Social Solidarity, promotes a series of initiatives to mark the International Day of People with Disabilities in collaboration with the Centre of Initiatives for the Prevention and Combat to Domestic Violence of the "Santa Casa da Misericórdia" of Praia da Vitória. On Friday and Saturday, there will be ... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores begins hearing social agents on the fight against poverty and social exclusion
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity started in Ponta Delgada several contacts with several entities and institutions considered relevant to the future strategy of the Government to the fight against poverty and social exclusion. Andreia Cardoso spoke at a meeting with the partners that make up the Integrated Support Network for Women at Risk on the island of São Miguel. She urged th... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores reinforces training in Parental Education in early 2017
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity revealed in Praia da Vitória that the Government of the Azores will reinforce the training of technicians working in Parental Education in January and July 2017, thus promoting "a more qualified intervention towards positive parenting as well as the involvement and responsibility of families." "This investment is cherished by the Regional Governmen... Mais >>

Informação: Combating poverty and social exclusion will be the main axis of intervention in Social Solidarity, says Andreia Cardoso
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity stated in Horta the Programme of the XII Regional Government is primarily based on the strategy dedicated to the fight against poverty and social exclusion, with special emphasis on the measures directed to children and young people. "Our clear priority is the Azorean people," Andreia Cardoso said, revealing that the Government's proposals for this term... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government promotes training in shelter childcare
The Regional Secretariat for Social Solidarity, through the Azores Social Security Institute, began today on the island of Pico a training course for technical and educational teams working at children and youth shelters on "Study Habits and Methods." This training course will be held at Madre Maria Clara Shelter in Madalena. It aims to promote the acquisition of skills to support the study and sc... Mais >>

Informação: Isabel Almeida Rodrigues appointed President of the Commissioner's office for Childhood by the President of the Azores
By proposal of the Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity, the President of the Government appointed lawyer Isabel Almeida Rodrigues as President of the Azores Commissioner's Office for Childhood. Recently approved by the Legislative Assembly, this organisation aims to defend and promote the rights of children and young people in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. Isabel Rodrigues graduated i... Mais >>

Informação: Azores Commissioner's office for Childhood takes the first steps, says Andreia Cardoso
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity revealed today that Azores Commissioner's Office for Childhood is under development and should start working soon. "It is with great satisfaction that today we can say that we have fulfilled a commitment with all of you, but also with all Azoreans, namely children and young people," said Andreia Cardoso. The Regional Secretary spoke at the opening of a... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores supports family after fire in Água de Pau, Lagoa
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for Social Solidarity, in partnership with Lagoa City Hall is monitoring the situation of a distressed family following a fire that hit its home in the early hours of today in Água de Pau. The family has already received assistance with essential goods and its temporary relocation has been secured. Currently, the damages sustaine... Mais >>