The Municipality of Castro Marim won again, for the ninth consecutive time, the award “Autarchy + Family Responsible”, a distinction awarded by the Observatório das Autarquias Familiarmente Responsíveis in favor of the measures and good practices taken for the well-being of families in Castro Marim.
This recognition of “Autarchy + Family Responsible” is the result of a series of initiatives in several areas, not only in direct support to families, but also in the areas of urban planning, education and training, transport, health, culture, sports and housing.
Among a wide range of initiatives, measures and programs implemented in Castromarinense territory, in the most diverse areas, we highlight:
· The municipal program for financing or carrying out rehabilitation works in the homes of the neediest families;
· Differentiation of the IMI rate according to residence and the number of people in the household;
· Exemption from paying project works and urban fees;
· Social housing, intended for residents who do not have their own home and do not have an asset and/or income that would allow them to purchase one, either freely or on a lease basis;
· The attribution of scholarships for secondary and higher education students and merit and research scholarships;
· Economic aid awarded to basic education students belonging to low-income households, for the acquisition of school material;
· Free school transport;
· The Mobile Health Unit, with medical assistance;
· The Program to Combat Tobacco Use;
· The Program to Combat Obesity;
· Active Holidays for children and young people;
· Assignment of the Elderly Card;
· Free transport to medical appointments;
· The free social transport “Castro Marim Closer”
· The “Castro Marim Consigo” home support service.
The commitment to continue promoting the well-being and quality of life of families is assumed by the Mayor of Castro Marim, Francisco Amaral, as a priority, who also adds that the Municipality will soon move forward with a funding program for dental prosthetics.