The Polish Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy announced on February 19, 2026, an increase in funding allocated to municipalities for the administration of the Large Family Card (Karta Duża Rodziny - KDR). Starting from March 1, municipalities will receive 26 złotys for processing the applications of large families, which is a slight increase due to annual adjustments based on inflation. This increase, however, is minimal, as the initial rates were set low when the KDR was first introduced.

The KDR program aims to provide support for families with three or more children, reflecting Poland's commitment to encouraging larger families in a context where demographic challenges, such as declining birth rates, are present. The funding for processing KDR applications is adjusted annually, based on inflation rates from the previous year, ensuring that local governments can cope better with the administrative costs over time. However, the increase still raises concerns among local authorities about the adequacy of funding relative to rising living costs and their operational expenses.

Despite the incremental increase, local governments still face challenges in managing the costs associated with the KDR. With the recent adjustments only moderately improving the financial situation, it highlights the need for more substantial reforms and budgeting strategies to effectively support families and the municipalities working to serve them. Therefore, while the increased funding is a positive step, ongoing discussions regarding larger financial reforms for family support programs will be crucial in sustaining the initiative's success and effectiveness in the long run.