Institution Visits in Isparta Within the Scope of the 2025 Family Year

Under the auspices of the Presidency and coordinated by the Ministry of Family and Social Services, the Family Protection and Strengthening Vision Document and Action Plan (2024-2028) has been implemented, and the year 2025 has been declared the Family Year. Within this framework, at the request of the Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services, visits to care and rehabilitation centers were conducted in Isparta on February 28, 2025.

These visits were carried out with the participation of Assoc. Prof. Sevilay Kılınçkaya, Vice Head of the Department of Health Care Services at SDÜ Isparta Vocational School of Health Services, second-year students of the Elderly Care Program, and officials from the Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services. The event aimed to provide students with professional experience and strengthen social interaction and solidarity with individuals receiving services at these centers.

The first visit was made to the Active Life Center, where participants engaged in heartfelt conversations with residents and shared insights into their daily lives. Later, the Barrier-Free Living, Care, Rehabilitation, and Family Counseling Center was visited, where various activities were carried out in the daytime section to enhance social interaction. Additionally, the residential section was toured, and detailed information was obtained about the center’s services and living arrangements.

These visits contributed to the professional development of students while fostering meaningful connections with the individuals at the care centers. Activities conducted within the scope of the Family Year are expected to enhance social solidarity and strengthen bonds within the community.

We extend our gratitude to the officials of the Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services, the administrators of the Active Life Center and the Barrier-Free Living, Care, Rehabilitation, and Family Counseling Center, the Director of SDÜ Isparta Vocational School of Health Services, Assoc. Prof. Ümit Kara, and all institution staff for their valuable contributions to the realization of these visits.