Familie als ein problem, familie als eine loesung

Surveys show a high degree of satisfaction with marital relationship and relationship between parents and children in Polish families. Family is invariably located on the top of the hierarchy of values for the Poles. They assess family policy of the state at least than a sufficient grade. The authors analyze social work with foster families in Myślenice and support for social workers working with families in Kraków. They are new forms of direct or indirect support for problem families. The assistance is now possible thanks to new laws on foster care and supervision for social workers.