Maria Brestnichka of the National Network for Children (NNC) reported that the state’s overall performance in caring for children over the last 15 years has received an average rating of 3.28. The NNC released this data through its “Report Card 2026: What Is State’s Average Performance in Caring for Children?”, a report that assesses current state policies and offers specific recommendations. The comprehensive assessment, which incorporated input from over 40 experts across eight evaluated areas, identified child well-being as the weakest sector, scoring 2.96.
According to Brestnichka, this low score encompasses critical aspects such as child poverty, access to healthcare services, and the quality of education, suggesting a need for a new, comprehensive policy strategy for children. Conversely, Bella Damyanova, Coordinator for Children’s Policies at NNC, noted that the social system received a score of 3.41. However, she pointed out structural issues within this area, specifically citing a shortage of specialized personnel, although she confirmed that the last two medico-social care homes remain operational.
Addressing the broader context, Georgi Elenkov of NNC observed signs of emerging stability within Bulgarian politics. He emphasized that the primary concern remains achieving consistent policy stability and re-establishing an expert tone within the National Assembly regarding the welfare of children.
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