The City Council of Los Alcazares hosted yesterday at the CISSMU (Integral Center of Social Services and Women) different technical representatives of Social Services of the Town Hall of Torre Pacheco, Fuente Álamo, Mazarrón, Cartagena and Los Alcázares, accompanied by the councilor for services Social Movements of Torre Pacheco, Mrs. Verónica Martínez and Councilor for Social Policy of Los Alcázares, Mrs. Isabel Sarmiento, at a coordination meeting on homelessness and transients.
In this area of ​​coordination, the state of the resources of the different municipalities in attendance was updated for this vulnerable group, Cartagena being given its large population in comparison to the other municipalities in the city where there is a specific program for homeless people and passers-by.
The coordination and establishment of protocols with the security forces and bodies was pointed out as one of the basic aspects to carry out a correct attention, being in several municipalities the local police that transfers to the resources to the homeless people and passers-by Which is reported to social services), and even having tickets for travel between municipalities when what is required is a reception center.
The reception centers of the area have a limited possibility of permanence, and therefore of importance, the search for housing alternatives.
On the other hand, the technical assistants of Cartagena informed that the next day 15 of November begins the "cold wave campaign" in which will intensify the assistance resources for the collective.
Regarding our municipality, note that the Councilor for Social Policy gave special attention to a possible agreement with the Hospitality of Santa Teresa de Cartagena for temporary care of homeless people, as well as the different strategies used by some of the municipalities attending the To meet families with basic needs in food, through concerts and / or agreements with the bars / restaurants in the area that have
As this provides public support but supporting the intimacy of families and fostering good family climate within their own homes, which is a priority for the council.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Los Alcázares