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Ministry of the Family in Nicaragua provides social services and legal support
The Nicaraguan Ministry of the Family reported various social services and protection initiatives conducted on October 21 and 22. Through its 'Escuelas de Valores' program, 352 participants engaged in activities focused on family care, education, and safe environments across several departments, including Managua, León, and Chinandega.
Additionally, the ministry provided family counseling to 62 individuals and issued certificates to graduates of value-based programs in Chontales and Zelaya Central. In terms of child and adolescent protection, 763 minors were integrated into preventive centers in Carazo, Jinotega, León, and Managua to reduce their presence in high-risk areas. The ministry also managed 1,013 child support payments totaling over 3.2 million córdobas.