Organizational restructuring and twenty billion forints more funding is coming to the social sector

The Hungarian government is increasing funding for social services by 20 billion HUF and for child protection by 15.5 billion HUF. Minister Kátai-Németh Vilmos emphasized the need to restructure the current institutional system and strengthen professional and economic management. Two new organizations will replace the three independent directorates, focusing on child protection and social services with fewer staff. Regarding the upcoming salary increase for social workers, the ministry aims to ensure that the gross 15% salary increase reaches all employees effectively. The budget allows for this increase, and efforts are being made to attract professionals back to the field, supported by an additional 4 billion HUF.