The newly established “Hold My Hand” Social Rehabilitation Center for Children, created with the support of Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, and in partnership with the State Committee for Family, Women, and Children Affairs, is set to begin operations.

Leyla Aliyeva visited the center to review the facilities, expressing interest in the social environment and service models designed for the children.

Bahar Muradova, Chairperson of the State Committee for Family, Women, and Children Affairs, provided details about the center’s objectives, stating that the “Hold My Hand” Social Rehabilitation Center aims to provide a safe, healthy, and caring environment for children in difficult life circumstances or those deprived of family care.

The center will offer services such as initial psychosocial assessments, emergency interventions, temporary placement, medical assistance, and social rehabilitation. Individual development plans will also be created to support the children’s integration into society and secure their future well-being.

The center features modern, spacious, and well-lit rooms designed to ensure the children’s safety and comfort, along with recreation areas and various activity spaces. The expansive outdoor area includes playgrounds and green zones.

Leyla Aliyeva, who closely inspected the facilities and offered her recommendations, met with the highly qualified and professional young staff formed to operate the center in line with family-based alternative care principles. She wished them success in their endeavors.