Jeon Nam-do Councilor Im Yong-su Proposes Expansion of Support for Children in Welfare Facilities

Im Yong-su, Jeonnam Provincial Councilor

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] The Jeonnam Provincial Council announced on the 22nd that the "Jeollanam-do Ordinance on Support for Children Leaving Child Welfare Facilities, etc. Partial Amendment Ordinance," which was proposed by Im Young-su, Jeonnam Provincial Assembly member (Democratic Party of Korea·Boseong 1), has passed the review of the Health, Welfare and Environment Committee.

This ordinance includes provisions to support children who are discharged or whose protective measures at child welfare facilities have ended, enabling them to achieve independence and self-sufficiency before leaving the facility.

It also mandates that Jeonnam Province provide education necessary for the independence and self-sufficiency of discharged children and promote various support projects.

Assemblyman Im Young-su stated, "We have strengthened competency education to enhance the will for independence and skills before entering society," adding, "Through support projects such as housing and employment training, we have enabled practical support for the independence and self-sufficiency of discharged children to ensure they face no difficulties adapting in the early stages of social integration."

He continued, "Every year, 100 to over 200 children leave 56 locations including child living facilities and group homes within the province," and expressed hope that "this will help discharged children settle as healthy members of the local community."

This ordinance is scheduled to be approved at the 2nd plenary session of the 350th extraordinary meeting to be held on the 24th.

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