The family is the fundamental unit for the integral development of the individual. It is the most relevant social structure, as belonging to a family is essential for a person’s psychological and social growth.
The concept of family has undergone transformations over time, in response to the social, cultural, religious, and legal changes in each country. Traditionally, it was defined as a group consisting of a mother, a father, and their biological children.
The Municipal System for the Integral Development of the Family (SMDIF) offers support services through daycare centers, preschool education programs, and playrooms, aimed at children from 45 days old to 4 years of age.
Children are provided with a safe space that fosters the development of various skills such as crawling, walking, waving hello and goodbye, playing according to their developmental stage, and acquiring language, among others.
These are spaces specifically designed to promote the integral development of children through play. They operate Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., offering recreational activities and supervised care provided by trained staff.
To support working parents and improve the quality of life for citizens by creating greater opportunities, the comprehensive development of children is promoted through enriching spaces designed for children between 3 and 11 years of age.
The Municipal DIF System has various areas focused on assisting vulnerable populations. The services offered include school breakfasts, healthcare services, shelters, social support, and rights protection through the Office for the Protection of Girls, Boys, Adolescents, and Older Adults.
This is a space designed with interactive zones where children face various scenarios and challenges through which they gain knowledge about risk prevention and emergency response. This environment promotes self-care and a culture of prevention through activities such as:
• Training in civil protection, first aid, fire prevention, and the development of Family Civil Protection Plans.
The Municipal Institute for the Family promotes the integration, development, and strengthening of the family unit by encouraging unity, harmonious coexistence, mutual support, and the preservation of community values. Based on a work approach that integrates educational actions, intervention, research, and family and community strengthening, the challenges and needs faced by families in the municipality were addressed from various perspectives.
1. Educational Activities for Human and Family Development
In 2024, through workshops, conferences, courses, and parent school programs, values and fundamental principles of the family unit were promoted, supporting the development of intrafamily skills and encouraging practices that foster emotional bonding. These initiatives also contributed to strengthening harmonious coexistence, emotional health care, and violence prevention.
Family members from the seven delegations of the Municipality of Querétaro participated in these educational activities, with 75.2% of participants being women and 24.9% men.
2. Family Intervention Actions
These initiatives were aimed at developing intrafamily skills and resolving conflicts that cause distress and hinder the full development of families. Participation consisted of 72.5% women and 27.5% men.
The Building Families program aims to strengthen intrafamily skills as a means of support to face challenges related to stress and parenting of children between 8 and 12 years of age.
3. Family and Community Strengthening Actions
In 2024, actions were implemented to promote participation, shared responsibility, and social commitment among the public, private, and social sectors across the 7 delegations of the Municipality of Querétaro. Through 6 tools, the fundamental role of the family in social life was emphasized, highlighting the need to support and strengthen it on an ongoing basis.
In the Municipality of Querétaro, the Ministry of Sports and the Ministry of Culture aim to plan and manage projects, programs, and actions related to physical culture, sports, and recreation, with the purpose of promoting a healthy lifestyle and combating sedentary behavior among the population.
Both agencies also maintain sports infrastructure in optimal condition, ensuring the effective exercise of cultural rights through various activities. In 2024, a total of 33 cultural centers remained in operation across the different municipal districts.
In 2024, a total of 8 cultural workshops were offered across the 7 municipal districts, showing a 12.6% decrease in the number of participants. The most in-demand disciplines were: human development, accounting for 23.5% of participation; dance, 23.0%; music and singing, 18.1%; visual and plastic arts, 14.4%; and the remaining 21.0% corresponded to other subjects and activities.
Located in the Santa Rosa Jáuregui district, this area is one of the main green lungs of the Municipality of Querétaro. It spans 158 hectares, of which 60.0% is dedicated to the amusement park, while the remaining 40.0% preserves native flora and a wide variety of fauna.
In 2024, the park welcomed a large number of visitors who enjoyed various attractions such as water slides, swimming pools, paddle boat rentals, pedal karts, and hydrobikes, in addition to rides such as the Rapids River, Train, Carousel, Little Frog, Commando, Caterpillar, Dino, Play Pontoon, Haunted House, and Roller Coaster, among others.
Located in the Félix Osores Sotomayor district, this space is ideal for physical and recreational activities. It features an artificial lake, playgrounds, a swimming pool, seven-aside soccer fields, a workout area equipped with exercise machines, beach volleyball courts, skateboarding and BMX tracks, as well as barbecue areas, picnic tables, and a café.
