# Expansion of social welfare services in Italy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/expansion-of-social-welfare-services-in-italy > Updated: 2026-08-16T08:41:22.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Italy is expanding its social and family support services through both long-standing institutions and new regional initiatives. Established organizations like the Istituto Rezzara provide psychological, legal, and pedagogical counseling for families, adolescents, and the elderly. In the Rimini District, a pilot program titled ‘Individual Life Project’ is being implemented for 2025-2026 to assist residents with disabilities in achieving autonomy through personalized planning and monitoring. Further developments in the Emilia-Romagna region, supported by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), include the launch of specialized housing projects. In Parma, the Gulli Romanini complex has opened apartments designed to help seniors maintain independence through technology and proximity-based welfare. Meanwhile, in Sassuolo, new group apartments have been established to help individuals with disabilities develop daily life management skills with the assistance of educators. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-16: Italy launches PNRR-funded housing for elderly and disabled New PNRR-funded housing projects in Parma and Sassuolo aim to increase autonomy for the elderly and people with disabilities through specialized residential support. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-launches-pnrr-funded-housing-for-elderly-and-disabled ### 2026-08-13: Social and family support services expand in Italy Italian social services are highlighting long-term family support through Istituto Rezzara and new personalized life project pilots for residents with disabilities in the Rimini district. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/social-and-family-support-services-expand-in-italy --- Cite as: Expansion of social welfare services in Italy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/expansion-of-social-welfare-services-in-italy