The article presents a theoretical overview of scientific works by foreign researchers who have studied large families. This research aims to identify the main problems, opportunities, and limitations faced by modern large families. Due to the sharp increase in the number of crises in large families in the country, the relevance of studying such families has grown. The main problems of large families are social, psychological, and economic in nature.

The goal of the study is to identify the main problems, opportunities, and limitations of modern large families. A qualitative study of large families in Almaty (N=10) was conducted in the article. The research was carried out using in-depth interviews. The study revealed that large families still face material and household problems. The primary type of assistance provided by the state includes government allowances and services provided in schools to school-aged children in the form of “school meals.”

It was found that the financial situation of large families is only satisfied by the family income (wages). Additionally, it was determined that a mechanism for providing systemic assistance from public and charitable organizations is in place. These organizations play an important role in solving material and household issues for large families. Moreover, economic factors lead to family crises in large families.

The practical significance of the study can contribute to resolving crises in large families and addressing related issues, as well as assisting in the development of state and local additional programs aimed at improving social policies and the situation of large families.