The Direction de l’Action et de l’Aide Sociales (Department of Social Action and Assistance) is marking its 10th anniversary this week with a special celebration and public open day on Thursday January 8th.

The department, led by Director Marie Thouvenin-Rapaire, handles everything from child welfare and disability services to emergency housing and financial assistance for those in need.

Health and Social Affairs Minister Christophe Robino will visit the department to meet its staff on Thursday morning at its offices located at 5 Promenade Honoré II, Hall A, 4th floor.

Later that day, the public can drop in between 11:30am and 5pm to find out more about the wide range of support available to Monaco residents.

The department operates four main divisions: Social Inclusion and Disability, Childhood and Family Services, the Princess Charlène Children’s Home, and Financial Social Assistance. Staff process applications for state benefits, work with the courts on child protection cases, and provide emergency accommodation for families in crisis.

Teams will be available throughout the open day to explain how residents can access help, whether they need disability support, are facing financial difficulties, or require urgent housing assistance

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