Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic’s Nationwide Council for Youngsters and Adolescents (CONANI) is intensifying its efforts to help kids in danger, at the moment caring for over 1,700 minors nationwide—1,206 by non‑revenue companions and 525 in state‑run transition houses throughout 11 amenities.

CONANI operates 69 residential packages, 59 of which obtain authorities funding. Between January and October 2025, it disbursed RD$166.8 million to non‑income, whereas planning a funds enhance of RD$186 million for 2026 to develop providers in safety, diet, healthcare, training, and psychosocial help.

Every youngster undergoes a radical wants evaluation inside 48–72 hours, addressing well being, psychology, social providers, and training, adopted by a tailor-made care plan. Transition houses are structured by age, gender, and case kind, permitting siblings to remain collectively, and providing specialised look after abuse, trafficking, or extremely susceptible kids.

Past important care, CONANI’s transition houses additionally foster holistic improvement. Of the 525 youth in care, 284 are enrolled in formal training —spanning early childhood facilities, common education, and particular training— whereas adolescents aged 14 and up obtain vocational coaching in fields like barbering, pastry, IT, cooking, and English, typically supported by volunteers.