Seven Communities of the Khust District Sign an Agreement on the Joint Maintenance of a Centre for Children and Families

In the Horinchovo territorial community in the Khust district, an inter-municipal agreement was signed, uniting the efforts of seven communities of the district at once. The heads of local self-government concluded an agreement on joint financing and comprehensive support for an institution that helps families in difficult circumstances.

Joining the Efforts of the Communities of the Khust District

The official document was signed on 26 October. The partnership was joined by the Khust city community, as well as the Vyshkiv, Dovzhanske, Bilky, Horinchovo, Drahovo and Kolochava communities. The subject of the cooperation was the joint maintenance of the Centre for Social Support of Children and Families “Domashnie Teplo” (“Home Warmth”) of the Horinchovo village council. The institution looks after children and families who have found themselves in difficult life situations and need the immediate attention of specialists.

During a round-table meeting, the heads of the communities and the heads of local children’s services agreed on the key issues: the distribution of financial responsibility, daily coordination and ensuring the stable functioning of the institution. The discussion was moderated by Pavlo Lohvinov, head of the Regional Office of “U-LEAD with Europe” in the Zakarpattia region. He noted that pooling financial and human resources allows communities to significantly optimise expenditure and effectively solve pressing problems. The parties also discussed a possible extension of cooperation to the area of veterans’ support.

What Is Known About the Agreements So Far

• Parties to the agreement: seven territorial communities of the Khust district agreed on mutual obligations;
• Joint facility: financial support for the activities of the “Domashnie Teplo” centre in the village of Horinchovo;
• Purpose of the cooperation: providing professional support and creating safe conditions for children and families in difficult circumstances;
• Expert support: advisory assistance in the process of inter-municipal cooperation was provided by the “U-LEAD with Europe” office.

What the Cooperation Means for Residents

Joint funding creates a reliable basis for the uninterrupted work of the social centre. Residents of all seven communities will now have equal access to qualified child protection services, and budget funds will be used rationally thanks to the joint contribution of the territories.

Source: Aktivist (aktivist.in.ua), https://aktivist.in.ua/sim-gromad-hystshini-pidpisali-dogovir-pro-spilne-ytrimannia-centry-dlia-ditei-ta-simei/