Armenian government approves program to support vulnerable families

ArmInfo. At the meeting on June 20, the Armenian government approved a program to support vulnerable families by performing paid community service by their members.

As Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs of the Republic of  Armenia Anna Zhamakochyan noted in her speech, the program is aimed  at providing assistance to families recognized as socially  vulnerable.

According to the project, program participants, under the management  of state structures and local self- determination bodies, will be  able to take part in unskilled work during the repair of schools,  kindergartens, medical institutions, roads, and playgrounds. They  will also have the opportunity to provide paid care for single  pensioners. Each beneficiary of the program will be able to  participate in it for up to 12 months, receiving 3.5 thousand drams  daily. The funds will be provided from the state budget of the  country.