Abu Dhabi, The Family Care Authority, part of the Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi, has inaugurated a new service centre in the city of Al Ain. The event was graced by the presence of H.E. Shams Ali Khalfan Al Dhaheri, the Head of the Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi, along with H.E. Salama Ajlan Al Amimi, the Director-General of the Family Care Authority, and several officials and representatives from various stakeholders. This initiative underscores the Authority’s commitment to expanding its social services and enhancing access for families and individuals across the emirate, aligning with the objectives of the “Family Year” and Abu Dhabi’s vision to foster a more cohesive and connected community.
Commitment to Integrated Family Care Services
The establishment of this centre is part of the Authority’s ongoing efforts to develop a comprehensive system of family care services that prioritises accessibility, effective response to community needs, and the provision of social, psychological, and advisory support. This approach places the family at the heart of development, contributing to stronger family stability and improved quality of life for all community members.
The centre will serve as a vital resource for families and individuals in Al Ain, offering direct access to specialised services. These include counselling and guidance, containment and care, alternative care and fostering support, integration and empowerment, as well as visitation services. By streamlining these services, the centre aims to minimise time and effort for users while fostering integrated services with social sector partners, aligning with the Abu Dhabi government’s goals of reinforcing family cohesion and social stability.
Strategic Expansion of Services
H.E. Salama Ajlan Al Amimi remarked, “The opening of the service centre in Al Ain marks a strategic step in the Authority’s efforts to extend the reach of its services, ensuring that families and individuals can access them easily and efficiently. This inauguration reflects our commitment to delivering human-centred services that contribute to family stability and empowerment at all stages of life, based on our belief that strong families are the foundation of a more prosperous and sustainable community.”
She further emphasised, “The centre’s launch coincides with the Family Year, highlighting our dedication to strengthening family cohesion and enhancing quality of life through integrated and accessible services that cater to beneficiaries’ needs while preserving their privacy and dignity. This supports Abu Dhabi’s initiatives towards building a more cohesive community, where families are at the core of development and essential partners in achieving sustainable social development.”
Strategic Role of the Family Care Authority
The opening of the service centre in Al Ain reflects the strategic role of the Family Care Authority as an entity that organises integrated social and family services under the umbrella of the Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi. This initiative reinforces the emirate’s vision of fostering a comprehensive and cohesive society where every individual enjoys security and stability.
About the Family Care Authority
The Family Care Authority is a subsidiary of the Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi, playing a pivotal role within the social sector framework of the emirate. Its vision is aimed at building more stable and cohesive families, focusing on prevention, support, and empowerment. The Authority provides a comprehensive range of social, psychological, and family services that place human welfare at its core, responding to the needs of various community members across different stages of life.
The Authority performs a coordinating and enabling role in collaboration with its partners within the social ecosystem, offering integrated services through its centres in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra. These services encompass family and psychological counselling, containment and care, fostering and alternative care support, along with empowerment and reintegration initiatives. This contributes to enhancing quality of life and strengthening community ties and sustainable development, as outlined in Executive Council Decision No. (9) of 2024, which expanded services to include shelter and humanitarian care, rehabilitation, and empowerment programmes, including support for victims of violence and human trafficking. This framework ensures privacy, maintains human dignity, and fosters family security and social stability.
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