– In 2021 – despite the pandemic – more than 450 thousand persons aged 60 and more participated in the „Active Plus” government programme, including more than 98 thousand persons with disabilities. During this period, we allocated PLN 40 million for it and within five years this amount will be PLN 200 million.

In January, the registered unemployment rate reached 5.6% – as it results from the preliminary data of the Ministry of Family and Social Policy. This is by 0.2% more than a month ago, but by 0.9% less than a year ago.

Centres for Social Services - a new aspect of social policy in Poland, which is to make it easier for communes to provide various types of social services adjusted to the needs of a local community.

A mother of four, five or more children without the right to receive even a minimum pension? Not in Poland! Since 2019, such women can expect a parental supplementary benefit under the „Mother 4+” programme. Last year, it was used by more than 66.5 thousand persons.

Awarding communes showing particular commitment to activities for families in a local community, as well as promoting good practices – these are the main objectives of the „Self-Government PRO FAMILIA” competition.– I warmly invite all communes for which family is important to participate in this year’s edition of the competition. Applications can be submitted until the end of March – indicates the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg.

A non-governmental organisation may receive even PLN 250,000 in funding for the implementation of projects addressed to senior citizens. The Ministry of Family and Social Policy is starting a new edition of the "Active+" programme. The government will allocate PLN 40 million this year to support projects for seniors.

According to Eurostat, the unemployment rate in Poland in December 2021 was 2.9 percent. This is the second result in the European Union. In December, 504 thousand Poles were without work. 79 thousand less than in December 2020.

2022 has brought important changes to the programme "Family 500+". Since January, the programme is operated by the Social Insurance Institution, taking over from local governments the collection of applications for this child benefit. Moreover, from the new year, applications for 500+ can be submitted only electronically, and the money will go to the parents' bank account.

A call for proposals has started for the open call for proposals under this year's edition of the "To defeat homelessness. A programme to help the homeless". Helping the homeless is an important element of social solidarity and human empathy. That is why we invite you to submit applications for financial support of projects addressed to the homeless and people at risk of homelessness," says the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg.

The mission of social integration centres and clubs, which is to prevent marginalisation and social exclusion, is extremely important. - Several years have passed since the Act on Social Employment came into force and a lot has changed during that time. Hence the amendment to the Act which has just been signed by the President. Thanks to this, the activities will be carried out more effectively - says the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg.