In this article, you’ll learn about SASSA Child Grant application requirements. Before you can qualify for the Child Support Grant for your child, you and the child must meet some specified requirements.
Don’t worry, the requirements are not something hard to meet. However, SASSA is strict about it. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must meet their respective requirements.
If one fails to meet his requirement, the child will be disqualified for the grant.
The good news is, if you’re needy, you can apply for the Child Support Grant to help you raise the child you look after.
SASSA Child Grant Application Requirements For Parent/Caregiver
As a parent or primary caregiver of the child, you must meet the following application requirements for SASSA Child Support Grant.
- Be the child’s primary caregiver (e.g. parent, grandparent or a child over 16 heading a family). Note: If you are not the child’s parent, you must provide proof that you are the child’s primary caregiver through an affidavit from a police official, a social worker’s report, an affidavit from the biological parent, or a letter from the principal of the school attended by the child.
- Be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
- Do not earn more than R52 800 per year if you are single. If you are married, your combined income should not be above R105 600 per year.
Once you meet all the above requirements as the primary caregiver of the child in question, you can stand in the best position as a parent/caregiver in getting support for your child.
You should also read What Documents Do You Need For SASSA Child Support Grant? for detailed information.
SASSA Child Grant Application Requirements For The Child
The child who is getting the grant must also meet the following application requirements in order to qualify for the grant.
- be under the age of 18 years
- not be cared for in a state institution
- live with the primary caregiver who is not paid to look after the child.
According to SASSA, both you the parent/caregiver, and the child must live in South Africa.
Again, you cannot get the Child Support Grant for more than 6 children who are not your biological or legally adopted children.
When you apply for this grant and you’re approved for payment, SASSA will pay you a total of R480 each month per child.
You can check your Child Grant balance on your phone. I do recommend that you read How To Check SASSA Child Grant Balance On Phone for the step-by-step guide to knowing your Child Grant’s balance straight from your mobile phone.
www.sassa.gov.za is the web portal for the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA).
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