The Family Card opens Borders of the Baltic States to Card Holders

The Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian competent authorities have signed an agreement on cooperation in implementation of the Family Card programmes in all three Baltic States. 

Due to shortage of employees, the Ministry is planning changes in the employment system

“In 2022, we will endeavour at increasing the number of employees because some of protractedly unemployed persons need attention and help to be able to work and earn money again. The situation with persons with disabilities is similar. 

Social services: what changes are to be expected in 2022?

Only accredited social care will be provided from the beginning of 2022. Besides, preventive social assistance will be reinforced, social rehabilitation for persons with disabilities in the community will be continued, and assistants of social workers or visiting caregivers will start working with the families of social risk raising babies and children.