SASSA Foster Child Grant Status, Eligibility Criteria

This foster child grant is one of the essential social grants SASSA provides for foster children. The grant is paid to caregivers of foster children to provide better health, education, and a decent life to the children. This social grant is given to children via court- order.

What is the SASSA Foster Child Grant?

The foster child grant is a monthly payment given by SASSA to the parents of the foster children. The age of children is less than 18 years. According to a court order, the child is under the care of a caretaker. The SASSA financially helps parents for children, better health, education, and a better life. This all happens if you pass the eligibility criteria for a foster child grant, and you must pass the means test. According to recent updates for 2024, more than 500,000 foster children will benefit from the SASSA through the foster child grant. 

What is the eligibility for a SASSA Foster Child Grant?

According to SASSA, meeting all the criteria for foster parents, foster children, and foster placement is more critical.

All essential requirements for the foster parents

• You must have citizenship (SA) and permanent residency.
• If you are a refugee, you have all your essential documents.
• Applicants should not pay to foster children.
• You are not working with any organization for the protection of children.

These are all requirements for the parents. They must meet these requirements for a foster child grant from SASSA.

 Requirements for foster children.

• Children have (SA)  citizenship and permanent residency in South Africa.
• The age of the child must be less than 18 years.
• If the child is a refugee, then has age also under 18 years old.
• Doesn’t receive other grants from any other social agency.
• The child must not be cared for in a state institution.
• The child may be placed in the parent’s custody via court order in both cases.

Requirements for placement

A valid court order is essential to indicate that the child is placed in foster care, and a statement from a social worker may endorse foster care placement.

How can I apply for the SASSA Foster Child Grant?

There are two ways in which all eligible parents can apply for a foster child grant. One is an online method, and the other is the physical submission of the application by hand in the SASSA office.

You can apply through the online method.

The complete procedure for applying online is given here:

• Search for the (SASSA) official website in your preferred web browser.
• Navigate to the grant section.
• Click on Foster Child Grant.
• Go to the application form.
• Fill out this form with all the accurate information about the child and parent.
• Upload copies of all necessary documents required for eligibility.
• Now, submit this application form by clicking on the submit button.

Note: Before submitting the application form, you must check all the information and documents, such as the ID card, birth certificate, proof of income, and residency certificate, to ensure that the provided details about the parent and child are accurate.

Submission of the application by hand.

The complete guidance for submitting the application form by hand to the SASSA office is given below.

• Search for the nearest SASSA office through Google Maps or by asking locally.
• Visit your nearest office and get an application form.
• Fill in all the required details with the correct information.
• Now submit your application to a SASSA agent.
• Then, keep updating your application form.

Note: You can choose any of the two methods; it is more necessary to give all information and documents correctly. Don’t use someone else’s information; it is considered fraud. SASSA will reject your application form and take legal action against you.

 List of Necessary Documents for SASSA Foster Children Gant. 

When applying for a foster child grant (FCG), you must submit all the valid documents. Which are given blows?

• The original green barcoded ID book or ID card of the foster parent.
• Original birth certificate of a foster child
• CNIC/ID card of the foster child if he is older than sixty years.
• Valid court order indicating that child placed under foster care.
• Social workers report endorsing foster care placement.
• Parental residency proves.
• Active bank account of the applicant.
• Proof of income to qualify for a grant.

 What is the given amount for the Foster Child Grant?

In 2024, the amount for the foster child grant will be R1130 per month. it is the same for children nationwide, not changing for any region. You can apply for more than one child, but the application for each child must be submitted separately. The goal of SASSA behind this grant is to provide financial support for foster parents to cover all the basic needs of foster children, such as better health, education, and a decent life.

 How will the amount be paid for the Foster Child Grant?

The SASSA has different methods of monthly distribution of Foster Child Grants (FCG).

1. The grant amount will be deposited directly into the applicant’s bank account.
2. The payment will be made at selected cash points, such as post offices and retailers.
3. The applicant can collect payments through money agents like Mukuru.
4. Deposit into the SASSA Card

The applicant should select any one of them that is more suitable. And provide detailed information about the method chosen. The more suitable one is the applicant’s active and secure bank account, where SASSA can deposit the monthly payment of the SASSA Foster Child Grant.

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The payment dates for Foster Child Grand.

The grant is paid out each month after the older person grants and disability grants are paid out. foster child grant payment is provided on the 3rd day of each month. Unless the 3rd is not a holiday or weekend.

The applicant should withdraw the funds within five working days of the month. If the 3rd is a weekend or holiday, that day will not count.

What is the duration of the SASSA Foster Child Grant?

The grant will be provided to foster parents until and unless the child reaches the age of 18 years. After 18 years of age, the child is not eligible for FCG. Parents must inform SASSA so SASSA can terminate the child from FCG.

Note: Under the age of 18 years, applicants should renew court orders each year to continue (FCG).

How do I report issues with the Foster Child Grant?

If you have any issues with the Foster Child Grant, you can report them to the South African Social Security Agency through the proper channel. You can report any problem regarding FCG  to SASSA in three ways.

• You can visit the nearest SASSA office.
• You can call the call center using the SASSA helpline number.
• Visit the query section on the official SASSA website.

Note: Get immediate action if there is any issue with the grant. For example, report any other fraud if payment is late, delayed, or missed. SASSA will investigate and solve problems as soon as possible.

FAQs about (FCG)  by SASSA

Conclusion

The foster parents must apply for a foster child grant for financial support. When the parent and child are eligible for the grant, the SASSA will give them financial help. The aim of the SASSA behind this grant is to provide good health, education, and a better life for all needy and eligible children.