Walloon CPAS Directors Demand Real Consultation on Reforms

Directors-general of Wallonia's Public Social Welfare Centers (CPAS) are demanding meaningful consultation as the region prepares to implement significant reforms. The call for dialogue comes amid plans that will substantially alter the structure and operation of CPAS services.

Key among the proposed changes is the regional government's push for integrating CPAS into municipal administrations. This move aims to streamline social services but has raised concerns among CPAS leadership about the practical implementation and potential impact on their autonomy and effectiveness.

The concerns were voiced during the 11th congress of Walloon CPAS directors, held recently in Genval. The gathering served as a platform for directors to collectively address the impending reforms and articulate their need for a genuine seat at the discussion table to ensure the reforms serve the best interests of the communities they support.