Amman: The Ministry of Social Development has released its achievements report for June, detailing key services provided to target groups. This comprehensive report highlights the ministry’s efforts in various areas, including financial assistance, health insurance, and juvenile protection.
According to Jordan News Agency, the ministry processed 9,924 applications for health insurance cards, along with 136 medical expense relief requests and 141 applications for settling heirs’ rights. Additionally, 806 requests were submitted for work permit exemptions. The report also noted that 38 children were placed in residential childcare centers, while an equal number were discharged. Furthermore, five children joined foster families, and four nurseries received licenses.
The ministry’s social service offices, which are part of the Family and Juvenile Protection Department, provided services to 229 cases. Judicial rulings placed 42 juveniles under behavioral supervision, and 218 juveniles participated in rehabilitation and education services, with 88 receiving vocational training.
In efforts to support working children, 39 benefited from psychological and social interventions through the case management methodology. The report also indicated that there are currently 6,094 registered associations under the Associations Law, with 28 new entities added.
The National Aid Fund’s report highlighted that 628 families received monthly financial assistance, and 167 households participated in a training program. The response rate for phone inquiries reached 94%.
Regarding anti-vagrancy efforts, the report revealed that 510 campaigns were conducted, resulting in the arrest of 797 male and female beggars.