Evaluating Family Policies in Türkiye in Terms of Sustainable Development and Social Services

Sustainable development has become an issue that concerns the world with its economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Economic and social injustices, especially poverty, are increasing, and economic problems affect individuals negatively in many areas, such as education, health, housing, and psychosocial development. Families and their changing dynamics are at the forefront of the groups affected by this negative situation. Family policies and family-oriented services have an important place in ensuring the well-being of individuals and families. Social services for families are carried out in Türkiye by the Ministry of Family and Social Services, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of National Education, and local governments. These services cover economic and social needs. Therefore, family policies and the economic and social goals of sustainable development are linked. This study discusses family services within the scope of the economic and social dimensions of sustainable development. The study concludes that family-oriented services are expressed more quantitatively and that services should be developed in the context of sustainable development.