1. Accesing and useing welfare services in South- bohemian region Czech republic PhDr. David Urban, Ph.D. Mgr. Dagmar Dvořáčková, Ph.D. 10.12. 2013

2. Selected socio-demographic indicators Czech republic – 14 regions Area of Czech republic – 10 056 km2 Inhabitants: 10.500.000 South bohemian region – 636.459 inhabitants Density of population – 63,3 inhabitants/km2 Average salary – 985 € Average age – 41,2 year Recipients of retirement pension – 103.500 inhabitants The average monthly retirement pension – 420 €

3. A bout research 700 questionnaires trained interviewers – students of our faculty Location – South-bohemian region –České Budějovice (main city of the region) –About 6 towns –About 10-12 villages

4. Social Services in Czech republic Providers – municipality, regions, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs Social care, social prevention and social counseling The quality of social services is subject to inspection - quality standards for social services Maximum prices of services are set by the law

5. Contribution for care contribution belongs directly to the client who buys social services for it financial support depends on the degree of dependence and the age of client

6. Amount of contributions, 1€ = 25 Kč Degree of dependence 0 – 18 years old 19 + I. 120 € 32 € II. 240 € 160 € III. 360 € 320 € IV. 480 €

7. Social Services in Czcech republic Based on the following principles: - Respect of the rights of users - Respecting users' choice - The individualisation of support - Focus on the whole (the situation seen in context) - The principle of flexibility (to adapt to the needs of users)

8. Types of social services day care centers weekly care centers homes for people with disabilities home for seniors homes with special regime protected housing asylum homes halfway houses crisis help threshold facilities for children and youth therapeutic communities social counseling therapeutic workshops Social rehabilitation services early care intervention centers after-care facilities

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