Social policy is designed to study the changes that are taking place in the social structure under the influence of purposeful activities of public authorities and NGOs. It should also indicate directions and ways of solving contemporary social problems and evaluate the results. In today's world one of the major problems is the stability and proper functioning of the family, especially a young family. This is due to the fact that all the dysfunctions in this area involve long-term adverse socio-economic impacts on society as a whole. The purpose of this article is to analyze and evaluate the Polish activities of public authorities to ensure the development and support for young families in particular in the fields of employment, social security, housing and institutional care for children.