Child Welfare Organizations in Canary Islands Requested to Submit 2024 Reports

Background

The General Directorate for Child Protection in the Canary Islands has issued a formal notice to several child welfare organizations, demanding they submit their 2024 annual reports.

Despite a previous request sent on March 26, 2025, these organizations failed to provide the required documentation, which includes details on their activities, financial status, personnel, and governance.

Legal Context

Under Spanish law,

• these agencies are legally obliged to report their annual activities early in the year
• this is to ensure proper oversight of child protection efforts.

Failure to comply could lead to:

• the revocation of their official habilitation,
• which allows them to operate legally.

Authorities' Response and Timeline

The authorities have

• granted a ten-day period for these organizations to present their arguments or submit the missing reports.

If they do not act within this window, the authorities may proceed to revoke their authorization.

Significance and Outlook

This move underscores the government’s commitment to:

• accountability,
• effective oversight of entities working with vulnerable children in the region.

The outcome of this process will:

• directly impact the operations of these organizations,
• affect their ability to continue providing essential services to minors.

Residents and stakeholders are advised to:

• stay alert to any future developments as this oversight measure unfolds.