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Areas of Intervention

Areas of Intervention

In practical terms, this platform’s objectives involve preventing exclusion by promoting social inclusion, inclusion in work, etc., and also providing support with everyday bureaucratic matters (income tax (IRS), renting, employment rights, social benefits, looking for work/training, etc.), with the help of volunteers from the relevant fields, who may in time build bonds of trust and mutual interest, contributing to a secure and reassuring environment, so necessary for those who have already experienced abandonment.

Supporting care leavers

Situations of desperation
Hunger, medication, accommodation, employment
One-off situations
Income tax (IRS), nationality, dentist, citizen card
Ongoing situations
Advice, ongoing support, loneliness

Improving the leaving-care profile

Young people preparing for independent living
Intervention tailored to each case
Carers (and applicants)
Training/sharing of good practice
Innovative projects
Follow-up, Semana Real(izada)

Raising awareness of the issue

Raising awareness among policymakers
Legislative changes
Raising awareness in society
Street campaigns, schools, events
Scientific research
Publications, public policy