The Government of Castile-La Mancha announced this Saturday that the decree on foster families will be a reality at the end of 2025. This was stated by the Minister of Social Protection, Bárbara García Torijanoduring his participation in the inauguration of the “Xth National Meeting of Host Families”, accompanied by the mayor of the Alcázar de San Juan, Rosa Melchor. A meeting organized by Association of Host Families of Castile-La Mancha (Asofacam) and the State Association (Aseaf).
The Minister of Social Protection highlighted that this is a meeting that “is taking place for the first time in Castile-La Mancha and in the Alcázar de San Juan, a city of reference in our region in terms of development of social services. would like to congratulate and underline the political and social commitment of its mayor, Rosa”, as reported by the Council in a press release.
Bárbara García Torijano highlighted that “days like these, in which we have the opportunity to share different experiences with host families from other autonomous communities, are fundamental”. He thus highlighted that more than 270 people registered, “which is a total success, with the aim of offering families the warmth and quality they need so that they know that from the government of President García- Page “We are committed to providing foster care and attention to the boys and girls who deserve it most.
Likewise, he indicated that In Castile-La Mancha, the total number of minors under guardianship in the region is 1,111; Among them, 541 minors are in residential resources, while 575 boys, girls and adolescents are placed in a family, with a greater prevalence of extended family care and permanent care. Furthermore, “we have 434 host families in our region, but more are always needed,” underlined the advisor.
In this context, he highlighted the work of Aseaf and Asofacam, “because they are two entities that undoubtedly make a great effort to organize events like these and campaigns that allow us to exchange experiences and supporting host families every day. “families who selflessly open their homes to girls, boys and teenagers who need them.”
About him Decree on foster familieswhich will become a reality in 2025, García Torijano indicated that “this will give the possibility of bringing together the conditions, advantages and rights of Host Families so that they have the necessary legal security that they deserve; something that has a direct impact on boys and girls.
