Arad County Council in Romania is the legislative body of the county of Arad. The County makes decisions, implements its duties acording to legislation, and represents the interests of the citizens in the county. The General Directorate of Social Assistance and Child Protection is responsible for social benefits and child protection services in the county.

Main Areas of Work

• Children at risk of social exclusion
• People with physical disabilities
• People with mental disabilities
• People who are socially vulnerable
• People in situations of difficulty or precarity
• Victims of domestic abuse
• Foster care

Responsibilities/ Services

• Providing social services
• Child protection