The Government of Spain has approved the transfer of 35 million euros to autonomous communities and cities for the care of unaccompanied migrant children. Of this amount, the Canary Islands will receive 4 million euros, according to the decision made this Tuesday in the Council of Ministers.
The Minister of Youth and Childhood, Sira Rego, highlighted the government's commitment to children, calling Spain a benchmark in solidarity reception and human rights. According to the minister, the solidarity reception mechanism has been a success and the autonomous communities have had state support.
Rego emphasized that a new credit is being approved to support regional reception systems and guarantee the best interests of children and adolescents. The proposal will be submitted for decision at the Sectoral Conference on Children and Adolescence.
Due to their geographical location and greater migratory pressure, the Canary Islands and Balearic Islands, along with Ceuta and Melilla, receive a larger allocation. The Canary Islands will receive 4 million, the Balearic Islands 2 million, Ceuta 5.5 million, and Melilla 4 million. The remainder is distributed proportionally among other autonomous communities based on the current reception of unaccompanied migrant children.
These funds can be used for expenses related to information, guidance, and psychosocial support for these children, including schooling, socio-labor insertion, and social inclusion, in both residential and family care. They will also allow for the expansion of system places.
