The ME reveals that, between December 27th and 30th and between January 3rd and 7th, a network of host schools will be in operation with around 800 educational institutions, "giving an answer to children or other dependents of essential workers and to children and young people indicated by the CPCJ” (Commissions for the Protection of Children and Youth).

According to the Government, these schools are also open for “providing meals to students who are beneficiaries of the Escola Social Action or who need this support”.

The list of schools available to take in these children is available at https://www.dgeste.mec.pt/index.php/destaque_1/escolas-de-referencia-para-acheira-2/