Amman, August 6 (Petra) -Ministry of Social Development released on Thursday its monthly achievement report for last July, showcasing the "key" services and programs delivered for the target groups nationwide.

According to the report, the ministry processed 8,064 health insurance applications, 185 medical cost exemptions, 1,657 work permit fee waivers, and 140 inheritance rights settlement cases.

In child welfare, 67 children entered residential care homes, 36 returned to their biological families, and nine were placed with alternative foster families. The ministry also licensed 6 new nurseries.

Family and juvenile welfare services assisted 210 women and children through social service offices affiliated with the Family Protection and Juvenile Department. Additionally, 232 juveniles received care at ministry rehabilitation centers, as 54 participated in vocational training.

The ministry also provided psychosocial support to 31 child laborers and assisted 792 inmates through social service offices in correctional facilities.

Addressing street solicitation, authorities conducted 520 anti-vagrgrancy campaigns across the Kingdom, arresting 228 beggers.

In the civil society sector, 14 new associations were registered under the Societies Law, bringing the national total to 5,928. The ministry processed 147 bylaws amendments, dissolved 69 societies, and issued warnings to 15 others.

Meanwhile, the National Aid Fund (NAF) reported 41,304 families received monthly financial assistance in July, while 185 families benefited from vocational training programs. NAF also achieved a 100% response rate to public inquiries.

//Petra// HA