Spanish government allocates 35 million euros for unaccompanied migrant minors

The Spanish government has authorized the distribution of 35 million euros among the autonomous communities and cities of Ceuta and Melilla for the reception and care of unaccompanied migrant minors. Source: Infobae/EFE

The largest allocations go to Ceuta with 5.5 million euros, followed by Andalusia (4.04 million), the Canary Islands and Melilla (4 million each), Catalonia (3.65 million), Madrid (3.63 million), and the Valencian Community (2.59 million). Source: Infobae/EFE The distribution criteria take into account the migratory pressure faced by coastal and border regions, as well as the current capacity of their reception systems. Source: ABC.es The funds are intended for information, orientation, psychosocial support, schooling, socio-labor insertion, and the expansion of reception places, both residential and family-based.

Minister of Youth and Childhood Sira Rego stated that "Spain is today a reference country in the solidary reception" of these minors and that the new credit "demonstrates the effort the government is making to contribute to the maintenance of the autonomous reception systems." Source: Infobae/EFE

The approved distribution will be subject to decision at the Sectoral Conference on Childhood and Adolescence scheduled for Thursday. Source: Infobae/EFE