# Turkish family and social services policy developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-family-and-social-services-policy-developments > Updated: 2026-10-21T12:50:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Turkish Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş has been promoting various social service initiatives and welfare reforms. In Hatay, the Minister emphasized the role of academic collaboration and digital volunteering platforms, such as ‘İyilik Var’, in the reconstruction efforts following the February 6 earthquakes. This period also saw public debate regarding the management of humanitarian aid and allegations involving the Ahbap Association. On an international level, Minister Göktaş presented Turkey’s child and family-oriented policies at the International Child Well-being Forum in Uzbekistan. She highlighted the country’s transition toward home-based care models for children in state protection, noting that Turkey’s foster care model has been recognized by UNICEF. Additionally, the Minister outlined long-term national initiatives, including the designation of 2025 as the ‘Year of the Family’ and the establishment of a ‘Family and Population Decade’ spanning from 2026 to 2035. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Minister Göktaş highlights Turkey's family and child welfare reforms At an international forum in Uzbekistan, Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş detailed Turkey's reforms in foster care and family-centered policies, including the upcoming Family and Population Decade. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minister-gkta-highlights-turkeys-family-and-child-welfare-reforms ### 2026-10-14: Minister Göktaş promotes social services in Hatay amid aid controversy Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş promoted digital volunteering and academic cooperation in Hatay, amid public debates regarding the management of aid by the Ahbap Association. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minister-gkta-promotes-social-services-in-hatay-amid-aid-controversy --- Cite as: Turkish family and social services policy developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-family-and-social-services-policy-developments