The Family Affairs Directorate is responsible for the drafting and implementation of the part of family policy associated with marriage, parent–child relationships, adoption, foster care and guardianship, for the prevention of domestic violence, and for parental protection and family benefits. The Directorate works on draft regulations, implements regulations, informs the general public about expert and legislative issues, carries out tasks related to funding and international cooperation, plans and develops expert groundwork for the regulation of family policy, and draws up strategic documents.