IPSS
Published 5 November 2026, 22:39
Instituições Particulares de Solidariedade Social
Private non-profit social organisations, such as care homes for the elderly, children's institutions, day centres and other social services. In Portugal they play a significant role wherever care, family support and social assistance are needed. You may come across the abbreviation when looking for a place for a child or an elderly relative, or for a social service near your home.
Where you come across it. News and documents about social services, care, and institutions for children and the elderly.