Information: It is essential that the State provide guarantees to families, says Andreia Cardoso
The Regional Secretariat for Social Solidarity stated in Praia da Vitória that it is "essential" that the State's public entities "may provide guarantees to families," namely as regards to support in the access to adequate housing. "This is what we are doing here today, ensuring that 28 families are entitled to decent housing, with safety and comfort conditions as desired by all families in t... more >>

Information: Azorean Government invests in partnerships for recovery of homes owned by needy families
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity signed today a cooperation agreement with the Village Council of Ribeira Grande in the municipality of Ribeira Grande for the rehabilitation of 15 homes owned by needy families that are unable to manage funds. "This cooperation agreement amounts to 67,613 Euros, of which 48,295 Euros are supported by the Government of the Azores, through the Regional D... more >>

Information: Luís Soares de Sousa Home to be rehabilitated and to have a Night Centre
The Regional Social Solidarity Secretary presided over the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Night Centre and the rehabilitation of Luís Soares de Sousa Home. The intervention will be supported by the Government of the Azores in the amount of 2.3 million Euros. Andreia Cardoso stressed that this work "is not an isolated case in the Azores," emphasising that is part of a "political op... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores rehabilitates Free Time Activity Centre Free of "Confederação Operária Terceirense"
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity presided over the ceremony of laying the first stone of the remodelling works of the Community Centre and Free Time Activity Centre of “Confederação Operária Terceirense” (social institution), an investment supported by the Regional Government amounting to over one million Euros. Andreia Cardoso stressed that projects like th... more >>

Information: Regional Government invests 2.5 million Euros in New Community Centre for Child Support Institute
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity presided over the ceremony of laying the first stone of the new multipurpose building of the Child Support Institute - Azores (IAC Azores) in Ponta Delgada, an investment of 2.5 million Euros promoted by the Regional Government that will comprise several areas. "This centre we are now creating falls within the organisation of responses that should be r... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores formalises support to benefit families living in the village of Capelas, Ponta Delgada
The Government of the Azores signed a cooperation agreement with the Village Council of Capelas, municipality of Ponta Delgada, amounting to 45 thousand Euros. It is intended to support to rehabilitation of six dwellings requiring urgent intervention. "Once again, we intend to fulfil our mission to support those in need, such as housing support in this specific case, with the establishment of par... more >>

Information: Regional Government invests 210 thousand Euros in the construction and rehabilitation of housing
The Regional Secretariat for Social Solidarity, through the Regional Directorate for Housing, has sent invitations to regional companies for the rehabilitation of two houses in the municipalities of Ribeira Grande and Lagoa on São Miguel Island, an investment of nearly 100 thousand Euros. Moreover, the Government has also awarded the contract work for the construction of a house on Graciosa I... more >>

Information: Andreia Cardoso says all Azorean municipalities have social responses for childhood
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity revealed in Angra do Heroísmo that all Azorean municipalities are provided with social responses in the area of childhood. These social infrastructures are "essential for the reconciliation between work and family life." Andreia Cardoso stressed that the Regional Government is aware of the challenges brought by the reorganisation of family roles, ... more >>

Information: Commissioner's office for Childhood and regulation of nanny activities approved today at the Legislative Assembly
The legislative proposals submitted by the Regional Government for the creation of the Azores Commissioner's office for Childhood and the establishment of a legal scheme for the regulation of nanny activities were approved today at the Legislative Assembly. During the parliamentary debate, the Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity stressed that the Commissioner's office for Childhood "is clear... more >>

Information: Elderly Support Centre in Maia is "good investment," says Andreia Cardoso
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity presided over the opening of the renovated Elderly Support Centre in Maia, S. Miguel Island. The public investment of 730 thousand Euros was aimed at the improvement and expansion of this service, which now has capacity for 18 users. "It is a good investment," Andreia Cardoso said, adding that it is "a good investment in the results it provides, a good ... more >>