Government Working Towards National Framework On Social Displacement

The Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services says it is taking a structured approach to tackling social displacement through its Continuum of Care framework.

Parliamentary Secretary Natalie Chaitan-Maharaj said it is designed to support vulnerable individuals from initial engagement through to rehabilitation.

“The continuum of care framework provides a structured needs-based pathway from initial engagement through to rehabilitation and, where feasible, reintegration into independent living. Its key elements are outreach and voluntary engagements, assessment and temporary care, including emergency accommodation, stabilisation, counselling and development of an individual care plan, primary care, including specialised healthcare and mental health services, substance use treatment, rehabilitation and life skills support, advanced care through transitional housing, supported long-term care or independent living arrangements, and monitoring and follow-up.”