According to Maria Brestnichka of the National Network for Children (NNC), the state’s performance in providing care for children over the past 15 years received an average rating of 3.28. The NNC released its “Report Card 2026: What Is State’s Average Performance in Caring for Children?,” an assessment that evaluates the progress of existing state policies and offers specific recommendations across eight evaluated areas. Brestnichka noted that child well-being emerged as the weakest sector, scoring 2.96.
This low score encompasses critical elements such as child poverty, access to healthcare services, and the quality of education, indicating a need for a comprehensive new policy and strategy for children. Conversely, Bella Damyanova, Coordinator for Children’s Policies at NNC, highlighted the social system, which achieved a score of 3.41. However, Damyanova pointed out that specialist shortages remain a significant issue within this area.
Furthermore, Georgi Elenkov of the NNC addressed the broader context, observing that while there are signs of emerging stability in Bulgarian politics, the primary concern remains achieving consistency in policy implementation and restoring an expert tone within the National Assembly. The report serves as a detailed review, prompting stakeholders to address systemic gaps to improve the overall care framework for the nation’s youth.
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The National Network for Children’s report, “Report Card 2026,” indicates that the state’s performance in child care over the last 15 years achieved an average rating of 3.28, while child well-being w