Who Can Apply for SASSA Child Grants?
In today’s fast-changing world, the cost of raising a child also increases daily. You may be under financial pressure and seeking assistance to raise your kids. The SASSA Child Support Grant can be helpful for you if you are qualifying for it.
In this article, I will guide who qualifies for the SASSA Child grant by describing the grant qualification criteria. Moreover, I will also explain the grant qualification criteria for foster child grant.
What is the SASSA Child Grant?
The SASSA Child Support Grant is financial support by the South African Social Security Grant (SASSA) to primary caretakers of deserving children under 18 years. The purpose of the grant is to financially help the caretaker with necessities (Food, clothes, and shelter) involved in raising a child.
Apart from SASSA child support grant, SASSA also provides the foster child grant to help the foster parents to take care of their foster children. I will explain the criteria for both child grants below.
Qualification Criteria for SASSA Child Support Grant
To qualify for the SASSA child support grant, you must fulfill the below criteria:
For more information on the application procedure for the SASSA Child Support Grant, please refer to our detailed guide here.
Qualification Criteria For Foster Child Grant
The SASSA child grant is dedicated for the biological parents, but SASSA also provides the child grant for the foster parents. If you are the foster parent of a child, then you can get the Foster Care Grant. The eligibility criteria for the Foster Child Grant are as follows:
If you meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in applying for the Foster Care Grant, please read our detailed guide in the foster child grant article.
Why Can’t You Receive a SASSA Child Grant?
You cannot receive the SASSA child grant if you fall under these categories:
Conclusion
In conclusion, the SASSA Child Grant provides essential financial support for primary caretakers and foster parents who meet specific criteria. To qualify, you must be a South African resident and the primary custodian of a child under 18, with income limits in place. Foster parents also have distinct eligibility requirements. Understanding these criteria helps ensure you get the support needed to raise a child in South Africa.
