Informação: "Families with Future" programme already supported 2,000 families, says Andreia Cardoso
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity said today at the Legislative Assembly in Horta that the "Families with Future" programme has already supported 2,000 families. The initiative is intended to streamline the access of families to housing through leasing. This programme comprises social renting and a lease incentive scheme. With its implementation, the Government of the Azores has alrea... Mais >>

Informação: Support to children and youngsters with special education needs "is safeguarded," says Andreia Cardoso
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity assured today that the support to children and youngsters with special education needs "is safeguarded" in the Azores for the current year. In 2014, this measure has already covered four hundred beneficiaries, with a global amount of 600 thousand Euros. Commenting on the rumours about alleged problems in the allocation of support, Andreia Cardoso stre... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Director for Employment and Vocational Training presents new FIOS projects
The Regional Director for Employment and Vocational Training, Ilda Baptista, will participate in the presentation ceremony of new 2014 FIOS projects, during which the participants in the 2013 projects will receive the programme completion certificates. The FIOS programme (Training, Integration and Social Occupation) is an initiative that was developed by the Regional Directorate for Labour and. ... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government supports domestic violence prevention campaign during 2014 Sanjoaninas
In the context of a cooperation protocol with the Regional Directorate for Social Solidarity, the Centre for Prevention Initiatives and Combat to Domestic Violence at the "Santa Casa da Misericórdia" of Praia da Vitória will promote a domestic violence prevention campaign on the island of Terceira. Held under the theme “Family is the most valuable Heritage," the campaign will take ... Mais >>

Informação: 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... Mais >>

Informação: 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... Mais >>

Informação: 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... Mais >>

Informação: 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... Mais >>

Informação: 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... Mais >>

Informação: 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... Mais >>