BORIS Biuro Obsługi Ruchu Inicjatyw Społecznych

BORIS created the ‘Safe Future Project’ that helps persons with intellectual disabilities by developing support circles which allow their beneficiaries to maintain independence outside of institutional care.

The support circles provide a network of people who assist individuals with intellectual disabilities in their daily lives. The model fosters community inclusion, builds relationships, supports decision-making and personal growth, and ensures safety and well-being. The circles offer a comprehensive community-based care system by integrating social, legal, financial, and housing support, along with rehabilitation and reintegration services.

Partnership with Valores

round 1 – 2017-2021

round 2 – 2022-2025

Key objectives:

Round 1

• Backed the Circles of Support project during the phase of testing and documentation of the operational model.
• Provided support in the successful application for EU grant funding for a national roll-out of the project’s pilot phase.
• Prepared a financial and legal guidebook for persons with disabilities and their families.

Round 2

• Set the project on a path of exponential growth.
• Maintain a central network coordinating function until it can be financed from the national budget, promised as part of the National Strategy for Disabled Persons.