Sassa top up grant and foster care grant
Here's an overview of the Sassa Top-Up Grant and the Foster Care Grant in South Africa:
Sassa Top-Up Grant:
The Sassa Top-Up Grant is a social assistance grant provided by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) to vulnerable individuals and families. The grant is designed to supplement the income of recipients who are already receiving a social grant, such as the Child Support Grant, Old Age Grant, or Disability Grant.
Eligibility criteria:
- Recipients must be receiving a social grant from Sassa
- Recipients must be living in a household with a combined income of R1,500 or less per month
- Recipients must not be receiving any other form of financial assistance from the government or any other organization
Amount:
- The Sassa Top-Up Grant is a maximum of R500 per month
Application process:
- Recipients must apply for the Sassa Top-Up Grant through their local Sassa office
- Recipients must provide proof of income and identity documents
- Recipients must also provide proof of residence and proof of receipt of their social grant
Foster Care Grant:
The Foster Care Grant is a social assistance grant provided by Sassa to foster parents who are caring for children who are not their biological children. The grant is designed to support foster parents in providing for the basic needs of the children in their care.
Eligibility criteria:
- Foster parents must be registered with the Department of Social Development
- Foster parents must be caring for a child who is not their biological child
- Foster parents must not be receiving any other form of financial assistance from the government or any other organization
Amount:
- The Foster Care Grant is a maximum of R1,200 per month for each child in care
Application process:
- Foster parents must apply for the Foster Care Grant through their local Sassa office
- Foster parents must provide proof of registration with the Department of Social Development
- Foster parents must also provide proof of identity and proof of receipt of the child's birth certificate
Note: The amounts and eligibility criteria for both grants are subject to change, and recipients should check with their local Sassa office for the most up-to-date information.