[Mother and Child Protection: constantly changing missions]

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Social Policy
• Pediatrics

Background:

• Mother and Child Protection (PMI) established in 1945.
• Post-war context necessitated child protection measures.
• PMI's evolution is shaped by social and economic factors.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the historical transformations of Mother and Child Protection (PMI).
• To understand how PMI principles have adapted to societal changes.
• To highlight the focus on child needs and prevention in PMI.

Main Methods:

• Historical analysis of PMI's development since 1945.
• Review of policy shifts in response to social and economic contingencies.
• Examination of PMI's adaptation to family profiles.

Main Results:

• PMI has undergone significant transformations since its inception.
• Its operational principles have been reshaped by various social and economic factors.
• PMI consistently integrates the concept of child needs and prevention.

Conclusions:

• PMI demonstrates a continuous capacity for adaptation.
• The service adjusts its approach to provide appropriate family support.
• PMI remains a dynamic entity focused on child welfare and preventative care.