The regional government of Castilla-La Mancha has recognised the work of Fundación Madre Amparo in Villarrobledo At a visit on 2 November 2026, the Government’s delegate in Albacete province, Pedro Antonio Ruiz Santos, highlighted the centre’s importance as a “real home” for its residents. The visit recognised a care model that places autonomy, participation and the protection of personal rights at its heart.
Ruiz Santos was accompanied by Chesco Armenta, Director General of the Dirección General de Discapacidad, as well as the provincial delegates for Social Affairs, Toñi Coloma, and Health, Juani García. Also taking part in the meeting were the foundation’s president, Caridad Marhuenda, and the head of the residential home, Gustavo Adolfo Mirón, part. According to those involved, in Villarrobledo the focus is explicitly on more than care: recognition, respectful support and reliable assistance are intended to underpin residents’ everyday lives.
The discussions focused on the centre’s day-to-day care arrangements, including therapy and leisure activities, as well as organisational matters relating to staffing and quality assurance. The local team was highlighted as a key factor in providing stability within the social network of Albacete province. No statements were made about new programmes, expansions or additional funding. The regional government presented the visit as a sign of its ongoing cooperation with the centre.
Fundación Madre Amparo is an established provider of residential and support services for people with disabilities in Villarrobledo. The regional administration’s stated interest in locally rooted, inclusive services is in keeping with the guidelines that Castilla-La Mancha has pursued in disability policy for many years. However, the official account contains no indication of short-term changes to existing services or structural reforms.
The recognition of the foundation thus refers above all to the status quo: person-centred care, community involvement and cooperation between professionals, relatives and the public sector. What specific steps might follow—for example, in recruiting professionals, providing training or developing participation opportunities—remains open. Nevertheless, the visit to Villarrobledo underlines political support for the centre’s existing model and Fundación Madre Amparo’s role as a social anchor in the area.
Editor: Phillipe Schmidt-Araguin (Article created with AI assistance).