Childhood, youth and family
Innovative and specialised responses in the area of promoting and protecting children and young people at risk.
Areas of intervention
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Foster careTemporary integration of children and young people into foster families, providing a family environment suited to their development.
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AdoptionPermanent integration of a child into a family through the establishment of a parent-child bond, in the best interest of the child.
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Civil guardianshipLegal relationship established between a child or young person and an individual or family, who then exercise parental responsibilities.
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Support for independent livingSupport for young people aged 15 to 25 in the process of gaining independence, attending school or training.
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Residential carePromotion and protection measure that consists of removing the child from a situation of danger.
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Care facilities and servicesDay nurseries, kindergarten, family-based day care and socio-educational activities supporting early childhood.
Family integration
The Adoption, Civil guardianship and Foster Care Unit is responsible for promoting and ensuring the family integration of children, permanently or temporarily deprived of their original family environment, by means of placement with an adoptive family or through civil guardianship, or by family-based foster care.
