The FPS SI or Federal Public Service for Social Integration is a planning service of the federal government established in 2003 and led by the chairman of the management committee, Julien Van Geertsom. The Federal Public Service for Social Integration aims to guarantee a dignified existence to all persons who do not qualify for social security and who live in poverty. The Federal Public Service for Social Integration is dedicated to fulfil this mission by taking part in the design, execution and evaluation of the relevant policies. As such, the FPS for Social Integration is closely involved in the creation of rules and regulations. It informs and advises its target public and partners on the measures and actions and manages the financial flows from and to the partners. The Federal Public Service for Social Integration’s closest partners are the Public Social Welfare Centres (PSWCs). They work to enable the weaker socio-economic group in our society to fully take part in society. To realise this goal they avail of instruments such as living wages, employment and guidance in the employment path, urgent medical care, the settlement premium for homeless people, the lease guarantee, pocket money for rest home residents, heating allowance, debt settlement and budget guidance, culture and sport cheques, etc. Other privileged organisations are: Social workshops, council houses, the Social Heating Oil fund, etc.