The National Network for Children (NNC) released its “Report Card 2026: What Is State’s Average Performance in Caring for Children?” providing an assessment of the progress of state policies designed for children. During a press briefing on Thursday, Maria Brestnichka reported that the overall average rating for the state’s performance in caring for children over the last 15 years was 3.28. The comprehensive assessment, which utilized data gathered by more than 40 experts, evaluates eight distinct areas of care.
Brestnichka noted that child well-being emerged as the weakest sector, scoring 2.96. She specified that this metric encompasses crucial aspects such as child poverty levels, access to necessary healthcare services, and the quality of educational provisions. Consequently, she emphasized the necessity for a new, comprehensive policy and strategy framework for children.
Bella Damyanova, Coordinator for Children’s Policies at NNC, highlighted the social system, which achieved a score of 3.41. She pointed to the shortage of specialized personnel as a significant challenge within this area. Furthermore, Georgi Elenkov of NNC addressed the political environment, observing signs of emerging stability within Bulgarian politics.
However, he stressed that a key concern remains the need to ensure policy stability and re-establish an expert tone within the National Assembly to effectively support the welfare of children.
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This report highlights a significant gap in overall child support that needs immediate attention.
What specific areas of state policy are included in the “Report Card 2026” assessment?