As políticas públicas de assistência social e educação na primeira infância: estudo de caso no município de Água Branca – AL

Abstract

This article aims to grasp the significance of implementing public policies for early childhood in the realms of education and social assistance. It explores the role of the Brazilian Federal Constitution of 1988 in shaping discussions and acknowledging children's rights. Emphasizing the imperative to protect early childhood, the Child and Adolescent Statute is pivotal in alleviating instances of violence and mistreatment experienced by children and adolescents. To comprehend the need for effective implementation of these public policies, this study conducted field research in Água Branca, Alagoas, Brazil focusing on the 'Criança Feliz' program. Methodological procedures encompassed participant observation, documentary analysis, data collection, literature review, exploratory observation, data systematization, and analysis. Consequently, the contributions of authors Philippe Ariès (1973) and Moysés Kuhmann Júnior (1998) were instrumental in shaping this work. The findings suggest that investing in early childhood public policies aids in diminishing social inequalities and fosters the holistic development of children in their living environments.