The agreements between the State Social Service and 12 mayors were signed during an event hosted by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection on Wednesday.

Health Minister Ogerta Manastirliu said in her remarks at the event that the Social Fund will support establishment of social services in the territory to provide decent care for all the most vulnerable social categories.

“We will support 12 municipalities and two districts for establishment of social services, bringing the number of social care centers across the country to 54. It is an important step towards the standardization of social services, an important step towards delivering on our strategy objectives on social services in the territory. Twelve municipalities will sign an agreement on monitoring services funded by the Social Fund, with the State Social Service entitled to have a specific role in monitoring the standards of these services. A new army of social workers, psychologists, caregivers will be hired to join our network already operational across the country,” Manastirliu said.

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