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Kaisiadorys District Municipality Implements EU-Funded Project to Support Child Care in a Family Environment

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In a collaborative effort between the State Child Rights Protection and Adoption Service, Kaisiadorys District Municipality Administration, and the Care Centre, a project to promote and support child care in a family environment has been underway since July 1, 2023. Funded by the EU Investment Programme and the State Budget of the Republic of Lithuania, this initiative aims to provide necessary services for the well-being and safety of children.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project "Development of Services that Promote and Effectively Support Care in a Family Environment" is funded by the EU Investment Programme and the State Budget of the Republic of Lithuania, totaling a significant investment in supporting child care initiatives.
  • The Kaisiadorys District Municipality Administration has demonstrated sincere cooperation and made a substantial contribution to the activities of care centres, receiving a certificate of gratitude from the Minister of Social Security and Labour Inga Ruginiene and the Director of the State Child Rights Protection and Adoption Service under the Ministry of Social Security and Labour Ilma Skuodiene.
  • The Fostering Families Festival "Children are Children" was attended by representatives from all Lithuanian fostering centers, forging connections among foster families and fostering centers to create a supportive network.
  • This project has been actively implementing since July 1, 2023, aiming to develop services that ensure the needs and safety of children by providing support and resources for families.
  • The Fostering Families Festival was held at the Paluknys Aerodrome, Trakai District Municipality, bringing together fostering centers, foster families, relatives, and supporters to foster a sense of community.
  • Kaisiadorys District Municipality Mayor Sarunas Cesna and District Administrator Karolis Petkevicius, along with the Social Support Department representatives, actively participated in the initiatives to support foster care in Lithuania.
  • The participating institutions acknowledged the successful partnership and recognized the efforts made by the Kaisiadorys District Municipality Administration in providing necessary support to foster care initiatives.

Statistics:

  • The project has been in effect since July 1, 2023.
  • The EU Investment Programme and the State Budget of the Republic of Lithuania are providing significant funding for the project.

Sources:

  • The State Child Rights Protection and Adoption Service under the Ministry of Social Security and Labour of the Republic of Lithuania
  • The Ministry of Social Security and Labour of the Republic of Lithuania
  • Kaisiadorys District Municipality Administration
  • https://kaisiadorys.lt/

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