The National Network for Children (NNC) released its “Report Card 2026: What Is State’s Average Performance in Caring for Children?”, assessing the progress of state policies concerning child welfare over the past 15 years. According to Maria Brestnichka, the overall performance rating for the state in this domain reached an average of 3.28. The comprehensive assessment evaluated eight distinct areas using input from over 40 experts.
Brestnichka noted that child well-being emerged as the weakest sector, scoring 2.96. This category encompasses critical areas 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, the social system received a higher score of 3.41.
However, Bella Damyanova, NNC’s Coordinator for Children’s Policies, pointed out persistent challenges within this area, specifically citing a shortage of specialized personnel. She also mentioned that two medico-social care homes have not yet been closed. Addressing the broader context, Georgi Elenkov of NNC observed signs of emerging stability within Bulgarian politics.
Nevertheless, he stressed that the primary concern remains achieving policy stability and re-establishing an expert focus within the National Assembly. The report provides detailed data intended to guide future improvements in the state’s approach to supporting children.
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