Yvelines County Council is a French public authority in the Île‑de‑France region, responsible for delivering social services and support to municipalities across its territory. It plays a key role in social welfare, child protection, and local development, among others, for its 1.4 million residents. In its work with social services, Yvelines County Council is a leader in the design of person-centred services adapted to people's needs.

Main Areas of Work 

 An integrated and comprehensive response to people’s needs:
- strengthened coordination between social, health-care and community actors
- breaking down silos between practices 
- building pathways that are smooth, understandable, and tailored to each individual

Preventing rather than repairing is a major challenge:
- support for parenting
- early identification of vulnerabilities
- combating social isolation
- promoting health and well‑being
- supporting life transitions 

Empowerment and strengthening people’s ability to act:
- co‑constructing support plans
- encouraging active participation in decisions that concern the public
- developing tools that foster autonomy and understanding of rights 

Community care and inclusive solutions:
- supporting people at home or in their own environments
- promoting flexible, modular, and personalized solutions
- gradually transforming institutions toward models that support ordinary life