Information: Regional Government promotes creation of Free Time Occupation Centre from 3 to 18 years in Água de Pau
The Government of the Azores signed today a partnership with "Casa do Povo" of Água de Pau, municipality of Lagoa, which will allow the opening of a Free Time Occupation Centres with capacity for 25 children and young people aged between 3 and 18. It is fitted with all the necessary conditions to accommodate children with disabilities. "This is a major challenge," the Regional Secretary for S... more >>

Information: Andreia Cardoso highlights progress in childhood and youth public policies in the Region
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity pointed out in Angra do Heroísmo the most recent measures created by the Regional Government in the area of childhood and youth, highlighting the progress and importance of the work developed in partnership with private social solidarity institutions and other governmental departments. Andreia Cardoso spoke at the opening of the seminar "Childhood ... more >>

Information: 55 applications submitted under tender launched by the Government of the Azores for allocation of housing in Canada do Breado neighbourhood
The public tender for the allocation of 12 apartments located in Canada do Breado neighbourhood in Santa Luzia in Santa Luzia, municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, on a sublease scheme with purchase option registered the submission of 55 applications. This measure will meet the permanent housing needs of applicants and their respective households. The period for applications of applications be... more >>

Information: Praia da Vitória Support Centre for Disability opened today
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity opened today the new Support Centre for Disability in Praia da Vitória, a Government's investment of about 3.6 million Euros. It is intended to provide an integrated and innovative response to people with special need in this municipality of Terceira Island. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the ceremony, Andreia Cardoso stressed that th... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores ensures support to special needs for all who need them, ensures Andreia Cardoso
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity stated in Horta that the Regional Government has always sought to "ensure transparency and fairness in the allocation of the support to all those who are in need of it" in the archipelago. Speaking at the Legislative Assembly during a debate on social support for students with special education and health needs in schools, Andreia Cardoso highlighted th... more >>

Information: Applications for allocation of 12 apartments in Angra do Heroísmo may submitted from today
The applications for the allocation of 12 dwellings, consisting of 11 two-bedroom apartments and one three-bedroom apartment in the neighbourhood of Canada do Breado in Santa Luzia, municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, may be submitted by all those who are interested from today and until the end of this month. The opening notice and the rules of the tender publish today in the Official Journal... more >>

Information: Regional Government supports partnerships for recovery of homes of needy families
The Regional Secretariat for Social Solidarity signed today a collaboration agreement with the Village Council of Santa Cruz in the municipality of Praia da Vitória for the rehabilitation of needy households that are unable to manage financial support. "This is a collaboration agreement amounting to 32,675 Euros, of which 15,175 Euros are supported by the Regional Government through the Regi... more >>

Information: Regional Government encourages profitability of community resources
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity stated in Vila Franca do Campo that the Government of the Azores is committed to "promote the knowledge on the work of each institution" in order to render the existing resources in the communities more profitable." Andreia Cardoso spoke to journalists on the sidelines of the opening session of the Sun Day celebrations, an initiative promoted by the par... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores has invested 5.6 million Euros in the rehabilitation of the regional housing stock
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity revealed today that, from the beginning of this legislative period, the Government has launched procedures in a total amount of 5.6 million Euros for the rehabilitation of the houses that make up the Region's housing stock. Speaking on the sidelines of a visit to construction of new housing projects in the municipality of Ponta Delgada, Andreia Cardoso... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores assures recovery of houses damaged by bad weather in São Roque
The Regional Secretariat for Social Solidarity signed today in São Roque, municipality of Ponta Delgada, an agreement with the Village Council for the payment of costs incurred with the recovery of the houses damaged by the storms of December 2015 and January 2016. On the occasion, Andreia Cardoso stressed the importance of collaboration, considering that "municipalities are a crucial partne... more >>