Biysk's Innovative Program Keeps Children With Families, Cuts Alcohol-Related Orphanhood
Biysk, a city in Russia's Altai region, is tackling social issues head-on with its 'Preventing Social Orphanhood' program. The initiative aims to keep children with their biological families despite challenges like alcohol abuse among parents.
Currently, 65% of at-risk families in Biysk struggle with alcohol abuse, affecting 310 children from 170 families. To address this, the city has developed a comprehensive program involving multiple departments. The goal is to support families and prevent children from being placed in social support centers or children's homes.
The program, running from 2025 to 2028, has seen success with its 'Gallery of Hearts' initiative. This features profiles of children awaiting family placement. In 2025, out of 45 orphaned or abandoned children, 43 were successfully placed with families. Biysk is also conducting the 'Malysh' operation, focusing on families with children under six. Remarkably, the city has not had any urgent child removals due to immediate threats in the past decade.
Biysk's 'Preventing Social Orphanhood' program is making strides in supporting at-risk families and finding homes for children in need. With initiatives like the 'Gallery of Hearts' and the 'Malysh' operation, the city is committed to keeping children with their families and providing loving homes for those who cannot stay with their biological parents.
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