Um panorama sobre a implementação de Políticas Públicas para 3ª idade: o caso da prefeitura de Sousa-PB.

Abstract

Municipal public policies play a crucial role in promoting the well-being and development of local communities. In this context, this article seeks to carry out a case study on the implementation of public policies aimed at the elderly in city ​​of Sousa/PB. The article maintains a qualitative, descriptive and exploratory approach carried out through bibliographical research. Furthermore, a questionnaire was prepared and applied to a qualified employee, a social worker, who works at the Social Assistance Reference (CRAS) in order to identify their perceptions about policies existing public services and the specific needs faced to improve quality of life for the elderly. Given the results, it is possible to observe that the public policies offered for the elderly are cultural and educational activities, as well as the social body maintains partnerships with religious institutions that work with the elderly, another point observed would be that the most relevant challenge encountered in the execution of public policies is the shortage of professionals that can contribute positively to the lives of elderly people who seek CRAS. It is necessary that there is on the part of the Municipal Manager the investiture of selection processes, competitions public services and thus the services offered can be expanded.