Information: Regional Government wants to extend lease support programme to more households, says Piedade Lalanda
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity revealed today that the amendments to the Regional Legislative Decree regulating the lease support programme designated as "Families with Future" are intended to extend this measure to more households. Speaking to journalists after being heard at the Commission on General Policy of the Legislative Assembly, Piedade Lalanda stressed that one of the pro... more >>

Information: Regional Government wants to open "Quinta do Norte" to families
The Regional Secretariat for Social Solidarity revealed the Regional Government's intention to turn "Quinta do Norte" in the village of Capelas into a space dedicated to families and schools, providing them with experiences and learning activities. "We hope that in the future, families may also enjoy nice a Saturday or Sunday afternoon in the farms," Piedade Lalanda stated, adding that "Quinta d... more >>

Information: Regional Government creates programme to promote school success of children and youngsters sheltered in centres and homes
The Government of the Azores presented today the "Shelter, Develop and Integrate" Programme. This initiative aims to stimulate the school success of children and youngsters living in Temporary Shelter Centres and in Children and Youth Homes. During the presentation of the programme in Angra do Heroísmo, the Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity stressed that with this initiative, "the Go... more >>

Information: New funding model reinforces funds for Graciosa's social institutions by 6%, says Piedade Lalanda
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity revealed today that the funds allocated to social institutions on Graciosa will be reinforced by 6% through a cooperation protocol to be signed with the Social Security under the new funding model for Private Social Solidarity Institutions (IPSS) and "Santas da Misericórdia." Piedade Lalanda stated that in the case of Graciosa, all institutions ha... more >>

Information: Piedade Lalanda defends creation of regional monitoring body to the Commissions for the Protection of Children and Youth at Risk
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity, Piedade Lalanda, revealed today that the Government of the Azores defends the creation of a regional monitoring body to the Commission for the Protection of Children and Youth at Risk (CPCJ), given their important role in the monitoring of these age levels. The initiative follows the statements made by Piedade Lalanda last December at the closing ses... more >>

Information: Piedade Lalanda ensures Regional Government's support to families in difficulties
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity assured in today the Regional Government's support to families in vulnerable situations. In this context, the government official emphasised the social policies pursued by the Government for the benefit of the Azorean population, including income support measures and lease support schemes. Piedade Lalanda spoke at the Legislative Assembly in Horta dur... more >>

Information: Piedade Lalanda defends importance of organised volunteering
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity defended today the importance of organised volunteering, which results from "citizen's spirit of service and willingness" to carry out a certain action. It falls within the "context of a programme organised by a promoting entity with the purpose of developing activities of general interest." Presenting a paper under Volunteering in the Azores at the cl... more >>

Information: Regional Government to channel funds from Community Support Framework for companies promoting social inclusion
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity revealed today that the Regional Government will channel funds from the Community Support Framework 2014-2020 for companies promoting social inclusion as a strategy the promote the employability of people in a situation of social vulnerability. With this investment, the Government intends to boost the growth of these companies in the Azores, "strength... more >>

Information: Piedade Lalanda stresses support policies for the elderly and families
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity stressed the support policies for the elderly and families conducted by the Regional Government, pointing out the example of "Meus Açores, Meus Amores" (My Azores, My Love) programme, which is intended to promote the mobility of senior citizens across the archipelago. Speaking at a meeting held with a group of 45 elderly citizens from Faial and S... more >>

Information: Azorean Government "wants to be always at the side of families," says Piedade Lalanda
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity said today that the Government of the Azores, through Social Welfare services, "wants to be always at the side of families." In this context, several programmes have been developed in the area of Parental Education. These programmes are addressed at parents with children aged between 2 and 13. They provide social and education support to promote "positi... more >>