Kenia Xiomara Guante Valdez is appointed as the new director of INAIPI
The President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, has formalized the appointment of Kenia Xiomara Guante Valdez as the new executive director of the National Institute for Comprehensive Early Childhood Care (INAIPI). The designation was established through Decree 553-26, marking a new stage in the management of this important government institution.
This move is part of a series of strategic changes made by the Executive Branch this Sunday, with the aim of strengthening public administration and optimizing the services offered to citizens. With this decree, Guante assumes the responsibility of leading a key entity for the country’s social development.
The strategic role of INAIPI
INAIPI is the agency responsible for managing public policies focused on the well-being of children during their first years of life. The work of this institution is fundamental to guarantee healthy growth, providing comprehensive support not only to the children, but also to their families.
Guante’s management will focus on the continuity and strengthening of the following operational areas:
- Comprehensive Early Childhood Care Centers (CAIPI): Spaces dedicated to direct care and early education.
- Child and Family Care Centers (CAFI): Community outreach programs for family support.
- Health and Nutrition: Ensuring the food and physical well-being standards necessary for child development.
- Comprehensive Protection: Social and educational support programs.
The appointment of Kenia Guante reaffirms the Government’s commitment to the protection and comprehensive development of Dominican children, ensuring the constant operation of programs that impact thousands of families throughout the national territory.
Following this appointment, the new executive director will be in charge of executing state policies aimed at early childhood, facing the challenge of maintaining the quality and reach of the services that characterize this institution.
