Amman: Ministry of Social Development released on Thursday its monthly achievement report for last July, showcasing the "key" services and programs delivered for the target groups nationwide. According to Jordan News Agency, the ministry processed 8,064 health insurance applications, 185 medical cost exemptions, 1,657 work permit fee waivers, and 140 inheritance rights settlement cases.
In child welfare, the report indicated that 67 children entered residential care homes, 36 returned to their biological families, and nine were placed with alternative foster families. The ministry also licensed six new nurseries, enhancing child welfare infrastructure.
Family and juvenile welfare services played a crucial role, assisting 210 women and children through social service offices affiliated with the Family Protection and Juvenile Department. Additionally, 232 juveniles received care at ministry rehabilitation centers, with 54 participating in vocational training initiatives aimed at skill development.
The ministry extended psychosocial support to 31 child laborers and provided assistance to 792 inmates through social service offices located in correctional facilities, aiming to support reintegration efforts.
Efforts to tackle street solicitation were evident as authorities conducted 520 anti-vagrancy campaigns across the Kingdom, leading to the arrest of 228 beggars, addressing a pressing social issue.
In the civil society sector, 14 new associations were registered under the Societies Law, bringing the national total to 5,928. The ministry processed 147 bylaws amendments, dissolved 69 societies, and issued warnings to 15 others, reflecting active regulatory engagement.
Meanwhile, the National Aid Fund reported that 41,304 families received monthly financial assistance in July, while 185 families benefited from vocational training programs. The fund also achieved a complete response rate to public inquiries, indicating efficient service delivery.