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.

Minister Marlena Maląg sent a letter with wishes to the employees of Public Employment Services on the occasion of their holiday, which falls on 27 January.

The pandemic is ongoing, due to the increase in the number of infections especially the elderly may need help e.g. with shopping. - The support provided so far, including a dedicated helpline, will continue. No one will be left without help. But that's not all, seniors will be able to count on even more - assures the Minister of Family and Social Policy Marlena Maląg.

On the occasion of today's Grandmother's Day and the upcoming Grandfather's Day, Minister of Family and Social Policy Marlena Maląg wished and thanked seniors for their presence in family life. Then, together with the Deputy Minister Stanislaw Szwed, she summarised the activities addressed to elderly people.

The Ministry of Family and Social Policy is launching the second edition of the "Self-government PRO FAMILIA" competition, which aims to promote pro-family activities carried out by municipalities. - Pro-family policy is supposed to strengthen the family, as well as create a positive image of the family. We want to distinguish the local governments that carry out these tasks in the best way," said the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg.