A new specialized Social Service Center of the Social Services Agency under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population has started operating in Sabunchu district.

The ministry told APA that the center will provide rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities up to the age of 18 through social workers, psychologists, speech therapists, social pedagogues and child development specialists.

Speaking about President Ilham Aliyev's special attention to families of martyrs and war disabled people, as well as other people from vulnerable population groups, Chairman of the Board of the Social Services Agency Vugar Behbudov said that social protection measures for these people are being strengthened every year.

It was noted that the Agency currently provides social services to persons with disabilities under the age of 18 in both stationary and mobile form.

The rehabilitation of about 60 children from this category who were served at the Absheron Social Service Center, which was opened earlier, has been completed.

Sabunchu Social Service Center is also equipped with special equipment and supplies to provide quality services to children.

The services of the center will initially be used by disabled persons aged 3-11 up to 18 years old.

In addition to the organization of individual and group social rehabilitation services for children, their parents will also be involved in appropriate training.

It is planned to serve 40 children in the center during the month.