Dream gifts for Christmas, calm mind each day – the “Family 500+” programme constitutes factual support, commented on by parents themselves. “Santa Claus did not have to worry which dreams included in the children’s letters he should fulfil,” “the program gives a sense of financial security and a stable life for our family” – these are just some of the opinions on the programme. Over 134.4 billion zlotys have already been allocated to Polish families since the programme has been launched.

All entrepreneurs have to notify their civil law contracts to the Social Insurance Institution as of 1 January 2021. This can be done sending basic details of the agreement through the online e-services platform (Platforma Usług Elektronicznych). This will allow for a better reach with the assistance under the anti-crisis shied.

Sensibility and support. No one has been left without help.

Anti-Crisis Shield. Minister Maląg: We have done everything to ensure the security of families. The freezing of the economy has raised concerns about employers, workers and their families about maintaining the financial liquidity of companies, the stability of employment and the level of remuneration. We have done our best to keep families safe and save as many jobs as possible," says Marlena Maląg, Minister of Family and Social Policy.

Let the special time of Christmas come to us calmly, in good spirit, let it be an opportunity to reflect on, but also to relax from our daily concerns and responsibilities - wishes the Minister of Family and Social Policy Marlena Maląg. Other management personnel of the Ministry of Family and Social Policy join the wishes.

Exceptional guests visited the Ministry of Family and Social Policy on Friday. The representatives of the Polish Scouting and Guiding Association brought with them the Peace Light of Bethlehem – a symbolic fire lit up at the Cave of Nativity in Bethlehem. The Peace Light was handed over to Minister Marlena Maląg.

The government will allocate PLN 200 million for a new multi-annual programme dedicated to the elderly. Non-governmental organisations, among others, will be eligible to apply for co-financing projects aimed towards the elderly. The call for proposals under the government programme “Active+” will begin at the beginning of the next year.

On 11 December 2020, a “Family in Focus” conference organized by the Ministry of Family and Social Policy was held for the representatives of local government authorities. Representatives of the government, the Family Council and the business world discussed the proposal for a new approach to building the happiness of Polish families.

These approaching Christmas will be different from what we are used to. For many people, apart from the loneliness caused by the pandemic, it also proved to be a financial challenge. The Solidarity Assistance Corps for the Seniors were just established in support of the people who are the most in need. It entails nearly one million tons of food and a variety of items that will reach the elderly, homeless or single mothers.

The call for proposals for two programmes in support of persons with disabilities and their carers under Solidarity Fund has just started.