# Social assistance initiatives in Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/social-assistance-initiatives-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-10-02T22:30:09.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3. Social assistance initiatives are being implemented in various Brazilian municipalities. In Cuiabá, the Municipal Secretariat of Social Assistance, Human Rights and Inclusion has expanded its activities through Social Assistance Reference Centers (CRAS) to include children and adolescents. These programs incorporate games, cultural workshops, and integration activities to strengthen community and family bonds. As of September 2026, the Service for Coexistence and Strengthening of Bonds (SCFV) Information System reported that 396 children and adolescents between the ages of 6 and 17 were participating in these services. Municipal secretary Hélida Vilela stated that these activities provide “spaces for development and social protection for families in situations of vulnerability or social risk.” The city currently operates 14 CRAS units across four regional districts, with high concentrations of users in territories such as Pedra 90, Osmar Cabral, Getúlio Vargas, CPA, Praeiro, and Jardim União. Simultaneously, in Maricá, the local government is deploying teams to monitor and support families affected by recent heavy rains, utilizing CRAS to connect residents with socio-assistential networks. ## Claims - CRAS activities contribute to strengthening family and community ties and promote social protection for vulnerable families. (corroborated by 3 sources) - As of September 2026, 396 children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 participate in the service in Cuiabá. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The City of Cuiabá operates 14 Social Assistance Reference Centers (CRAS) across four regional districts. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The municipal units offer the Service for Coexistence and Strengthening of Bonds (SCFV). (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: Cuiabá expands social assistance activities for children Cuiabá's Social Assistance Reference Centers (CRAS) are expanding socio-educational activities and cultural workshops to support 396 children and adolescents in vulnerable communities. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuiab-expands-social-assistance-activities-for-children ### 2026-09-24: Social assistance initiatives launched in Cuiabá and Maricá Municipalities in Brazil are expanding social assistance: Cuiabá is hosting a multi-service community event, while Maricá is intensifying support for families affected by heavy rains. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/social-assistance-initiatives-launched-in-cuiab-and-maric ### 2026-09-12: Marabá inaugurates new Creas Carajás social assistance center The new Creas Carajás facility has opened in Marabá, Brazil, providing specialized infrastructure to protect vulnerable citizens and address rights violations through the Unified Social Assistance System. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marab-inaugurates-new-creas-carajs-social-assistance-center --- Cite as: Social assistance initiatives in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/social-assistance-initiatives-in-brazil