SENADIS inaugurates first residence for adults with disabilities in La Araucanía
It has been made possible thanks to the National Support and Care System, Chile Cuida.
The inhabitants of La Araucanía have received some very good news. The first residence for adults with disabilities in the region has been inaugurated in the city of Temuco.
The “Montenegro” residence was financed with funds from the National Disability Service (SENADIS), within the framework of the National Support and Care System, Chile Cuida. It will be administered by Fundación DIMPNA.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by Social Development and Family Minister Javiera Toro, Social Services Undersecretary Francisca Gallegos and the director of SENADIS, Daniel Concha. The authorities highlighted the importance that the facility will have for the region’s inhabitants.
"This is very good news, because it shows the commitment of President Boric and his government to expanding the various programs and services aimed at dependent and disabled people. But it is also a commitment to the region, which has meant significant public resources and the expansion of Chile Cuida,” Minister Javiera Toro stated.
Chile Cuida and 2025 Budget
Minister Toro stressed that this inauguration takes place in the context of the 2025 Budget announcement. Among other good news, the budget provides a 40% increase to the support and care programs of the National Support and Care System, Chile Cuida.
“This is a budget to serve Chile, which strengthens citizen security, economic security and also social security, of which this residence is part, but coordinated with a set of other programs aimed at people’s well-being,” the minister stated.
There are currently eight adults with disabilities living in the residence run by Fundación DIMPNA under the residential model established by SENADIS. This model includes personal development, environmental adaptation and training components.
“At SENADIS, we are contributing more than $48 million pesos (US$51,700), which will allow eight people with limited support networks to participate as adults in society, through a comprehensive approach that promotes their rights, autonomy, self-determination, quality of life and personal assistance. In the next stage, we hope to increase the capacity of the Montenegro residence to between 15 and 20 people,” emphasized the director of SENADIS, Daniel Concha.
