Residents of Social Assistance Centers

Study title: Social Welfare

The purpose of the study is to provide information about the infrastructure and activities of social welfare organizational units, the network and activities of stationary social welfare institutions, assistance provided by social welfare organizational units for the preparation of the budget plan for the next year, observation of employment status in social welfare and social integration units.

Nursing Home

A facility providing living, care, support, and educational services at the current standard level, intended for individuals requiring round-the-clock care due to age, illness, or disability, who cannot function independently in daily life.

Shelter for the Homeless

A facility providing homeless individuals who have signed a social contract with temporary, round-the-clock shelter and services aimed at enhancing social activity, overcoming homelessness, and achieving self-sufficiency.

Home for Mothers with Minor Children and Pregnant Women

A facility providing round-the-clock, temporary stay for mothers with minor children and pregnant women, as well as fathers with minor children and other persons caring for children.

Facility Providing 24/7 Care for Disabled, Chronically Ill, or Elderly Persons in Economic or Statutory Activities

A facility providing 24-hour care services ensuring assistance in basic life activities, care, hygienic attention, necessary aid in personal matters, social interactions, and living services in terms of stay, nutrition, and cleanliness.

Overnight Shelter

A facility providing shelter to homeless persons, offering temporary assistance in the form of sleeping space, allowing for overnight stays under conditions guaranteeing life and health protection.

Family Care Home

A form of care and living services provided 24/7 by a person in their residence for no less than three and no more than eight individuals requiring support in this form due to age.

Community Self-Help Home

A support center for individuals with mental disorders who, due to impairment of some functions or adaptive skills, require assistance for living in a family and social environment, particularly to increase independence and life self-sufficiency, as well as their social integration.

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Data provider: GUS – Department of Social Research and Labor Market.

The source of the information is available at: https://api-dbw.stat.gov.pl/apidocs/index.html.

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