Here’s a complete and comprehensive grant, which is probably the most favored SASSA payment to all caregivers around the country, particularly with the onset of April 2025, where the activation of Care Dependency Grant of R2,310 has come into effect. This is aimed directly at assisting their biological parents, foster parents, or other prescribed primary caregivers in taking care of children with serious disabilities at home under the need of full-time care.
What Is The Care Dependency Grant?
Care Dependency Grant is the allowance under SASSA where in this case, a grant is paid to caregivers of children who are less than 18 years old, permanently disabled, and depend on others for their daily care. From the 1st of April, 2025, this amount has increased to R2,310 per child; this is under the bi-yearly adjustment for social grants.
Who Qualifies?
These are the conditions to be met in order to qualify for the Care Dependency Grant:
- The child must be under 18 years-old.
- The child is confirmed medically to have a permanent severe disability from a state hospital.
- The caregiver is a South African citizen, permanent resident, or refugee and lives in South Africa.
- The applicant will pass a means test along with his or her spouse if married; this means a measure of income levels and assets before qualifying.
- The child must not be placed in state institution such as a hospital or children’s home.
How To Apply
- No charge is made for the application pertaining to the Care Dependency Grant-it can be submitted at any office of SASSA. Remember to take along the necessary documents:
- Certified copies of an ID and that of the child born registration
- Medical assessment report endorsing the child’s disability
- Proof of income payslips or bank statements
- Proof of marital status e.g. marriage or divorce certificate
- If you are a foster parent, bring the order of court granting legal foster care status.
SASSA will also consider inquiries for online pre-screening or through mobile outreach campaigns in rural areas.
Payment And Collection
Beneficiaries after their applications are approved will be paid a sum of R2,310 monthly. Collections could be made in the following ways:
- Direct deposits into the bank account
- By the SASSA gold card at participating retailers and ATMs
- Post Office collection points
Conclusion
The improvement in the Care Dependency Grant is indeed an alleviation for those caregivers who are very much stressed both emotionally and financially for bringing a child with special needs into this world. If you think you are an eligible candidate, you should proceed with an application before it is too late.
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