Amman: The Ministry of Social Development on Sunday released its September performance report, highlighting key services provided throughout the month.
According to Jordan News Agency, the ministry's statement revealed that 8,940 applications were received for health insurance cards, and 140 cases were processed for treatment cost exemptions. Additionally, the ministry managed 125 inheritance settlement cases and 1,846 transactions related to work permit exemptions.
The report indicated that 57 children were admitted to residential childcare centers, while 9 children were placed with alternative families. Furthermore, six nurseries were licensed during the month.
The ministry reported that 252 women and children benefited from services offered by social service offices under the Family and Juvenile Protection Department. Meanwhile, 248 juveniles took part in programs at ministry-run rehabilitation centers, including 92 who participated in vocational training. The number of child laborers who received psychological and social support through the case management approach reached 94.
In efforts to address begging, the Begging Control Directorate conducted 594 anti-begging campaigns, leading to the apprehension of 919 beggars.
Regarding the General Register of Associations, the total number of active and registered associations under the current law reached 6,058. During September, 13 new associations were registered, 95 associations requested bylaw amendments, 37 were dissolved, 5 temporary boards completed their mandates, 11 temporary boards remain active, 8 dissolution committees concluded their work, and 11 associations received formal warnings.
According to the National Aid Fund data included in the report, a total of 48,837 families benefited from monthly cash assistance programs, while 130 families took part in training programs. The Fund's response rate to incoming calls was reported at 78 percent.