Minister Göktaş highlights Turkey's family and child welfare reforms

Turkish Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş presented Turkey's child and family-oriented policies at the International Child Well-being Forum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. During the event, which featured Emine Erdoğan as an honorary guest, Göktaş emphasized Turkey's transition from institutional care models to home-based models for children in state protection.

Göktaş noted that Turkey's foster care model has been recognized by UNICEF as a global best practice and has been adopted by Uzbekistan. She highlighted the importance of strengthening family-centered work, referencing the 2024 Action Plan for the Protection and Strengthening of the Family.

Furthermore, the Minister mentioned that 2025 has been declared the Year of the Family under the leadership of President Erdoğan, with the period from 2026 to 2035 designated as the Family and Population Decade. These initiatives include various support systems for mothers and financial assistance for families with multiple children.