Operation of Specialized Programs at Gwanak-type Mother Center 'Irang'

Operation of programs for expectant parents and families with newborns in 2021, including making newborn items like teething rings and mittens, and parenting coordination for newborn care... Currently operating 4 locations, with an additional site planned this year at Gwanak-gu Family Culture Welfare Center in Sinsa-dong

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Junhee) will establish and operate a new program for expectant parents and families with newborns as a specialized program of the Gwanak-type Mother Center ‘I-rang’ in 2021.

This program, planned and newly established by the district to create a childbirth- and child-rearing-friendly environment, is composed of various activities such as making newborn items like teethers and hand mittens, and parenting coordination for parents of newborns, targeting pregnant women and parents of infants in the region.

The specialized program will be held from February to December at four ‘I-rang’ locations (Daehak-dong Branch, Nanhyang Branch, Nakseongdae Branch, Boramae Branch). Due to COVID-19, it will be operated online, and depending on the situation, a transition to face-to-face programs will be considered and implemented.

The Gwanak-type Mother Center ‘I-rang’ currently operates four locations, adding the Boramae Branch in December last year in connection with the Seoul City Open Childcare Room project, following the existing Daehak-dong, Nanhyang, and Nakseongdae branches.

Additionally, another branch is scheduled to open this year at the ‘Gwanak-gu Family Culture Welfare Center’ in Sinsa-dong, and the district plans to secure additional spaces and expand to a total of six locations by 2022 to fulfill its campaign promises.

The Gwanak-type Mother Center ‘I-rang’ can also be used as a play space through advance reservation on the Gwanak-gu website, and detailed program information and usage methods can be found on the Gwanak-gu website.

Mayor Park Junhee said, “Amid the difficulties caused by COVID-19, we have prepared a specialized program to reduce the caregiving burden on parents of infants and to support parents taking their first steps in child-rearing during the newborn period,” and added, “We will continue to promote various family-friendly policies to create a happy Gwanak-gu where it is good to have and raise children.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.