Chungnam Province to Add 3 More Disability Family Support Centers This Year

Published 01 Apr.2024 14:23(KST)

Centers Scheduled to Be Established in All Cities and Counties During the 8th Elected Term

Governor Kim Tae-heum of Chungnam is presiding over the department heads meeting on the 1st. / Naepo = Photo by Kim Ah-young

The Chungnam Province is expanding its emergency care services for people with severe disabilities.

According to Chungnam Province on the 1st, the Disability Family Support Center provides care services in case of emergencies for families of people with severe disabilities.

Currently, seven Disability Family Support Centers are operating in Cheonan, Gongju, Asan, Seosan, Dangjin, Hongseong, and Taean.

This year, the province plans to add three more centers in Boryeong, Nonsan, and Gyeryong, bringing the total to 10 centers.

A provincial official stated, "We will establish Disability Family Support Centers in all cities and counties and normalize their operations within the 8th local government term."