Sistema Único de Assistência Social (SUAS)

Sistema Único de Assistência Social (SUAS) is Brazil's comprehensive social assistance system designed to promote social inclusion and protect vulnerable populations. It coordinates a range of public policies and services at federal, state, and municipal levels, aiming to support individuals and families facing social risks such as poverty, homelessness, and social exclusion. SUAS emphasizes decentralization, allowing local entities to tailor services like social assistance, protection, and social protection programs, fostering unified efforts to ensure social rights, improve well-being, and promote equitable social development throughout the country.