From now on, Miejsce Piastowe, Pleszew, Boguszów-Gorce, Otwock and Katowice may use the title of the Local Government PRO FAMILIA 2021. The winners of the competition were announced at the V4+ COALITION PRO FAMILIA conference, by the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg.

“Mother 4+” is a supplementary parental benefit for those who have devoted themselves (mainly women) to bringing up four, five or more children and thus had to resign from professional career or had to limit their working hours below the threshold required to receive even the minimum pension. This benefit is a certain form of appreciation for parents who have taken on the hardship of raising several children - says Minister of Family and Social Policy Marlena Maląg.

Counteracting homelessness, supporting entities in adapting special units for the homeless, inspiring and promoting innovative solutions in this respect – these are one of the main aims of the “Overcome Homelessness. Assistance Programme for the Homeless.” – 42 entities are going to receive co-financing under this year’s edition of the programme for the total amount of PLN 5.5 million. I encourage everyone interested in the programme to learn about the details – Marlena Maląg, the Minister of Family and Social Policy, says.

5 years of the “Family 500+” programme is a feeling of security, investment in the future of the children, satisfied little and bigger dreams, leisure time together, home renovation. The beneficiaries themselves are going to share their stories about what they were able to do, and how did the care benefit alter their daily lives. We let the families speak for themselves.

Today, on April 1st, we are celebrating an exceptional anniversary – 5 years after the launch of the “Family 500+” programme. – A lot has happened during that time, and the lives of plenty of families has changed for the better. The recent years have proven, that investment in family is beneficial for everyone involved. We have proven that the “impossible” is possible – says Marlena Maląg, the Minister of Family and Social Policy.

The first pensioners will receive additional benefits on Thursday. In total, nearly 10 million pensioners will receive the thirteenth benefit. Over PLN 12 billion will be allocated towards benefits.

Easter is coming. A special time which, unfortunately, may once again prove difficult for many Poles, including senior citizens, due to the current pandemic situation. - With the elderly in mind, we have decided to extend the operation of the Solidarity Assistance Corps for the Seniors, Minister Marlena Maląg said.

Over PLN 100 million will be transferred to non-governmental organisations dealing with professional activation and improvement of the situation on the open labour market of people with disabilities.

– On the occasion of the National Day for Life, we meet people who not only talk about the family, but also act for its benefit – said Minister Marlena Maląg during a debate organised at the Ministry of the Family. – We cannot commit a sin of omission in the Year of the Family proclaimed by Pope Francis.

- It is important to create a good climate around the family – said Minister Marlena Maląg during the debate “Self-government PRO FAMILIA, what does it entail?”. – We need to build a broad coalition of government, local government and NGO action. Only this will make it possible to reverse the unfavourable demographic trends.