Social Promotion

Center for Comprehensive Care of Family and Children (CAFI) – Phase 2
Children attended at the Comprehensive Care Center for Family and Childhood (CAFI)

Location

Los Alcarrizos,
Puerto Plata,
San Pedro de Macorís
Paradise Barahona

Date

December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2024

Budget

RD$45,747,313.10

Contribution

RD$45,747,313.10

Theme

Contribute to the comprehensive development of boys and girls from 45 days old to 4 years, 11 months, and 29 days old, and their families, through the change of parenting styles, involving key actors for development.

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Project Objective

To provide comprehensive care to 2,208 children aged 0 to 5 and their families through the Family and Child Care Centers (CAFI), by implementing strategies to change parenting styles.

These strategies are:
1. Support for households.
2. Training workshops for families.
3. Early stimulation.
4. Early childhood education.
5. Inter-institutional coordination.
6. Godparents.

As a co-manager, IDDI implements 4 strategies in the municipality of Los Alcarrizos, specifically in the neighborhoods of La Piña, La Paz, and Villa Balaguer, and implements the program's 6 strategies in the provinces of Puerto Plata, San Pedro de Macoris, and Paraíso in Barahona.

Specific Objective/s

Provide assistance to children from 45 days old to 4 years, 11 months, 29 days old and their families through changes in parenting styles and a comprehensive strategy of community and institutional interventions.

 

 

 

Population beneficiary

Children from 45 days old to 5 years old. Families of the beneficiary children.

Achievements

Reopening of CAFI services in June.

960 families were supported through home visits and family training workshops.

1104 beneficiaries of the CAFIs.

Over 4800 home visits as of October 2022.

Over 60 family training workshops.

744 NN attending early childhood education rooms.

360 NN attending early stimulation rooms.

30 godparents identified and involved in working with families.

Development goals sustainable

End Poverty: Eradicate poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Health and well-being: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Children from 45 days old to 4 years and 11 months old Families of newborns General community.

Gender equality: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

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