Polish family policy in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic : results of pilot studies

Family policy in Poland has undergone a number of changes over the last few decades. The authorities are constantly modifying the law and instruments, implementing new programs and projects which are supposed to lead to the implementation of specific goals and to improve the functioning of families and the whole society. The unprecedented situation and outbreak of the epidemic has highlighted new challenges and problems, also for family policy. The aim of the article is to show the challenges faced by Polish family policy after the outbreak of the COVID - 19 pandemic and to indicate the directions of solving new problems.