Early childhood care in Holguin prioritizes the entry of children from vulnerable homes into day care centers. With support from local institutions and the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef).
Yaima Cruz de la Cruz, head of the department responsible for this level in the General Directorate of Education. She explained to CNA that the decrease in enrollment and the coverage of the skills. Demanded by working mothers make it possible to ensure the registration of children from families that require support.
With this purpose, throughout the northeastern territory a characterization of the population from zero to six years old is carried out to identify their needs. And contribute to the solution of the problems that affect the most vulnerable households, he commented.
This work is carried out in a coordinated manner between promoters, social workers, the Federation of Cuban Women and the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution. Also through a network that also accompanies the homes of children without parental protection.
Moreover the educator pointed out that alliances are also established with other community organizations. In order to involve families in this process and determine the particular needs of each minor.
Among the municipalities where special emphasis is placed are Mayari, Holguin and Moa. Considered the most complex due to their population and number of children’s institutions. While training is carried out in Calixto García and Frank País.
Unicef collaborates with the objective of improving the care and teaching conditions of children. By delivering resources to the houses and daycare centers, and to the Educate your Child program, the official stressed.
This support includes the provision of appliances such as fans and refrigerators, as well as teaching and study materials. Including early stimulation kits, which contribute to the development of the educational process.
The province of Holguin has 65 circles and 24 houses, which guarantee the care and training of more than 8,000 children. While facilitating the full incorporation of women into working life.
With information from CNA
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