# Calabria social welfare initiatives > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/calabria-social-welfare-initiatives > Updated: 2026-11-02T14:00:19.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. The UILP Calabria union has advocated for a shift from emergency social interventions toward an integrated welfare system. Secretary Francesco De Biase noted that elderly residents in Calabria face rising costs, social isolation, and poverty, despite contributing significantly to taxes. The union proposed a stable alliance between the Calabria Region, provincial health authorities, and local institutions to better connect healthcare and social services. Following these calls for improved support, the Calabria Region announced specific funding for vulnerable groups. The “AUT&NOUS” project allocated 100,000 euros to support the inclusion of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder across 19 municipalities. Furthermore, the regional assessor Pasqualina Straface introduced the “Allegra-Mente” program, an investment of nearly 3 million euros. This initiative funds 30 projects aimed at promoting active aging and combating social isolation among the elderly. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-02: Calabria Region announces social welfare funding for autism inclusion and elderly care Calabria is investing millions in social welfare, including 100,000 euros for autism inclusion in Caulonia and 3 million euros for elderly care and active aging projects. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calabria-region-announces-social-welfare-funding-for-autism-inclusion-and-elderly-care ### 2026-10-24: UILP Calabria calls for integrated welfare for elderly UILP Calabria is advocating for an integrated welfare system to support the elderly, citing high poverty, inflation, and insufficient social spending in the region. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uilp-calabria-calls-for-integrated-welfare-for-elderly --- Cite as: Calabria social welfare initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/calabria-social-welfare-initiatives