As part of an initiative to promote the development of small businesses among low-income families, the Economic Development Bank for Puerto Rico and the Family Department's Socio-Economic Development Administration, known as ADSEF, have joined forces help those participating in the islandwide Economic and Social Rehabilitation program.
Some 55 Agriculture Department-certified farmers have seen their sales blossom since last August, through their participation in government-sponsored “Family Markets,” held regularly throughout Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico government agencies and big companies from the private sector are rallying to help people with disabilities through a two-fold initiative backed by the Family Department.