(c) The Special Children's Programme, intended for children under 4 years of age, unborn babies and nurslings in critical centres of population in the most underprivileged regions of Mexico and with major problems of food supply and nutrition. 55. It is through the DIF that the population of the Federal District and the Mexico City metropolitan area receive family allowances in the form of financial aid in cash, the amount being based on a previous report and payable for a fixed period. The same institution also provides one-time financial grants to solve emergency problems. These grants cover items such as fares, medical expenses and the cost of medicaments; household expenditure and board and lodging; school requisites and uniforms, prostheses and orthopaedic apparatus. 56. On 31 August 1983 the DIF set up 9 work programmes through which it provides its services for those not covered by the social security systems. They comprise: Social and Family Integration; Social Assistance for the Defenceless; Educational Assistance; Rehabilitation; Food Relief; Promotion of Community Development; Legal Aid; Civic, Artistic and Cultural Assistance; Manpower Training and Development and Research.E/1986/3/Add.l3 page 13 57. Moreover, Article 4 of the Constitution explicitly stipulates that housing is a social right of all Mexicans, stating that "every family has a right to enjoy fitting and decent housing. The law shall determine the instruments and support required to achieve that objective". With this in mind, the Federal Housing Act stipulates that the financial and credit authorities must draw up, in accordance with the pertinent provisions of the law, rules for the management and granting of loans for dwellings built or improved with federal resources. In the allotment of dwellings of this type preference is given to people with low incomes and a family to support. Once
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the social and economic programs implemented by the DIF (Mexican Social Development Ministry) in Mexico, including programs for children, family allowances, financial grants, and housing assistance. These programs aim to address issues such as poverty, nutrition, and housing, which are all closely related to economic development and social welfare.

**Category**
Health, Education, Humanitarian aid and relief, Economic development