Welcoming for the Future, Protecting: registration open for a project to support families of informal workers during the June festivities.

The Municipality of Senhor do Bonfim, through the Department of Social Assistance, is announcing the opening of registrations for the "Welcoming to Protect the Future" Project. The objective of this initiative is to provide care for the children of recyclable materials workers and street vendors who will be working during the June festivities, between June 21st and 25th.

The Special and Basic Protection Network of the Social Assistance Secretariat

The "Welcoming for the Future, Protecting" Project aims to strengthen the Special and Basic Protection Network of the Social Assistance Secretariat. Through this project, the objective is to mitigate or even eliminate the negative impacts and encourage positive impacts in reducing child labor exploitation. Furthermore, the project seeks to offer support to families and identify structural weaknesses.

Registration and required documents

Registration for the project will be done in person, from May 12th to June 12th, between 8 am and 5 pm. Those interested should go to the Social Assistance Secretariat, located at Rua Barão do Cotegipe, 158, Centro, Senhor do Bonfim.

At the time of registration, the following documents are required: ID, CPF (Brazilian tax identification number), and proof of residence of the responsible adult. Personal documents for the minor/infant, such as a birth certificate or ID, are also required.

Child and adolescent care

The project will welcome children and teenagers from 6 PM to 5 AM the following day. The location will be the Thomás Guimarães Municipal School, which is located in the Santos Dumont neighborhood, near the Espaço Gonzagão route.

During their stay, the children and teenagers will be guaranteed entertainment, meals (snacks and dinner), and a place to sleep.

Project in support of informal workers during the June festivities.

The municipal administration, titled "Taking good care is good," recognizes the municipality of Senhor do Bonfim as the "Bahian Capital of Forró" and understands that during the June festivities the city receives many tourists, which favors the growth of local commerce and benefits informal workers.

Considering the families facing various social vulnerabilities and seeking to ensure their families' livelihood, the Social Assistance Secretariat created this project. Many informal workers lacked options for where or with whom to leave their children during this period, which motivated the Social Assistance Secretariat to embrace this initiative.

According to the Secretary of Social Assistance, Taciane Granja, the project aims to support families experiencing various social vulnerabilities and seeking to ensure the best possible family livelihood.

With this, the Municipality of Senhor do Bonfim reinforces its commitment to taking good care of the population, seeking the well-being of all.

ASCOM – Press Office

Municipality of Senhor do Bonfim — Taking good care feels good!