Magallanes celebrates first National Family Encounter Day

The Magallanes region celebrated the first National Family Encounter Day in Punta Arenas, an initiative designed to strengthen family bonds and community solidarity. The event follows the Teletón charity drive under the concept of “Chile, a great family.”

A central focus of the commemoration was a discussion regarding the Foster Families program, managed by the Ministry of Social Development and Family through the National Service for Specialized Protection of Children and Adolescents. This program allows children and adolescents separated from their biological families by court order to reside temporarily in a home rather than a residential facility.

Regional Presidential Delegate Ericka Farías noted that while 107 children and adolescents in the region are currently protected by families, 40 others remain in residential care. She called for increased community solidarity to support foster care efforts.