The National Plan for the Development of Social Services for 2021 - 2027, and the related Action Plan for the period 2021 - 2024, were adopted by the Government of the Republic of Croatia on 10 December 2021. Following up on them, a new Action Plan for the period 2025-2027 continues to pursue the following goals: 1) Increasing the availability of social services, 2) introducing new social services (social innovations), 3) Improving the management of social services, 4) Strengthening the capacity of social service providers. This Stakeholder Engagement Plan sets out a comprehensive approach for engaging stakeholders throughout the development, implementation, and monitoring of the new Action Plan 2025-2027. By seeking the participation of government agencies, NGOs, service providers, and beneficiaries, the Engagement Plan aims to foster innovative solutions, ensure broad support for the Action Plan's objectives, and adapt to the changing needs of the community.