Cooperation Agencies (International Institution for Development, WHO, UNICEF, GRZ). Furthermore, there are so-called support structures in Congo because they train health personnel and carry out research in the area of health (Faculty of Science of the Marien NGOUABI University, Braeeavile Para-medical School, Pointe-Noire, Kinkala, Dolisie et Owando). 3. The situation of vulnerable populations and minorities a) Children Congolese legislation gives pride of place to the vulnerable, particularly children. Over the years, changes have been made in the perception of protection of children. From 1960 to 1997, the protection of children was centred on medico-social and medico-psychological interventions. This explains the fact that the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs is the line Ministry of this Office Between 1977 and 1998, the establishment of the Department of Correctional Education by decree n° 77/571 of 11 November 1977confered a legal and judicial status to the system of protection of children. This department is responsible solely for the protection of delinquent minors or children in moral danger. By decree n° 99/85 dated 19 May, 1999, a Department for the Legal Protection of the Child was established within the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights. Its area of intervention is far more extensive than that of its predecessors in that henceforth this Institution will also be responsible for juvenile delinquents, children in moral danger and children in physical danger. Juvenile justice is regulated by two fundamental legal texts : The Family Code for Children in Moral Danger and the Penal Procedure Code for delinquent Children. The Family Code governs relations between parents and children, Chapter 1 Part X, provides for educational assistance in the dispensation of juvenile justice. Where parents fail to protect the rights of their children, educational assistance is provided to their children. Article 41 : «Children shall not be separated from their family against the will of those responsible for their wellbeing unless the law stipulates otherwise. The mother and child shall be entitled to State aid and assistance». * Juvenile Jurisdictions * Juvenile Court Judge It has the authority to issue orders in the area of educational assistance. The Family Code in Part X of section II, article 328 sets forth that: 24