Purpose:
The municipality’s management of the CAS aims at improving the quality level of the reception of asylum seekers.
Stimulus/Rationale:
The municipality’s management of the CAS aims at improving the quality level of the reception: beyond the core services (accommodation and board), further activities are offered by the private contractor. Italian language courses, professional counselling, activation of internships/vocational training for people hosted in the CAS; social secretariat, training and psychological supervision to support the social workers of each Centre, in order to improve the general standard of the services provided.
There are 350 available places in the Extraordinary Reception Centres located in Ravenna.
Process:
The Municipality of Ravenna subscribed an agreement with the Prefecture (provincial representative office of the Government) in order to manage the Extraordinary Reception Centres (CAS) for those who are seeking international protection.
In accordance with this agreement, the Municipality launched a bid to select private managing suppliers (social cooperatives), whose provide hosting facilities spread throughout the territory.
A particular focus is given to the promotion of various volunteering activities that are performed by the guests of the CAS.
The action is implemented thanks to the collaboration with private suppliers (social cooperatives), local associations, volunteers and civil society organizations.
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