FAMILY POLICY IN COMPARISON OF THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC AND THE CZECH REPUBLIC

This contribution focuses on family policy in the context of social policy. It discusses definition of family as the key building block of each society. We deal with functions that fulfills the family, which represents a unique element of society. We identify risky types of families that require specific approach and increased support from the state. We present problems that current families often encounter and must resist to be successful in trying to maintain their harmonious functioning. We discuss the family policy on the example of two selected states of the European Union: the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic. We deal closer with the document named Concept of State Family Policy, which is the basis for the setting of family policy in the Slovak Republic and sets its goals. We provide information on the extent of financial support of families in mentioned states.