Issues of creating an effective system of assistance for children and adolescents were discussed in Vitebsk
– Children are the most valuable asset of every nation, every country, – noted Alexander Subbotin during the meeting. – Therefore, maximum attention, protection, and their development are always paramount. It is also relevant that our concern is to ensure equal access for all of them to education, clubs, and associations where they could develop their abilities. In this regard, our goals perfectly align, and I believe that together we will achieve much more than each of us individually.
On this day, UNICEF representatives visited the Kirovo Secondary School and the Vitebsk Regional Center for Correctional and Developmental Education and Rehabilitation, which has been operating in Vitebsk for 30 years.
– One of our main projects is the deinstitutionalization program (placing children from institutional care into families). We are trying to find a family for every child, including children with special needs and disabilities. Because the family is the most complete unit of society, and it is within the family that children develop fully, – said Rustam Khaydarov. – Children with special needs require special conditions, so we also aim to train the parents of such children with the help of educators, psychologists, defectologists, and other specialists. In turn, specialists must have the skills and competencies to provide qualified assistance, and as a result, through joint efforts, successfully integrate such children into society.
The parties plan to strengthen their successful partnership and implement new potential joint projects.
Cooperation will help all departments – and specialists in healthcare, education, and social protection are involved in this topic – to understand common goals and objectives, coordinate work, and track results.
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