Children are the blessings of every married couple. However, when poverty comes, raising these children becomes a challenge for many. In South Africa, where the poverty rate is around 63%, raising a child is not so easy.
Nonetheless, the Child Support Grant provided by SASSA extends a lifeline to all caregivers of children.
If you are a parent and require some financial assistance to raise your child, then apply for the SASSA Child Support grant right now. If you need to comprehend the application process and ascertain how to receive the payment, then consult this guide.
Overview of the SASSA Child Support Grant
Raising children is tough. We all know that. But inflation? Day-to-day increasing inflation really makes it even tougher. You have to pay for everything from groceries to school fees. But SASSA has made your job a bit easier with the help of the Child Support Grant. That is if your income qualifies you for either the grant or the past-due benefits.
The grant pays R560 for each child and there is a top-up of R260 for those children who need more care and other things.
The program of grants is designed to assist parents and legal guardians of children who are under 18 years of age.
Complete Guide on SASSA Child Support Grant Application Process
The application is very easy and you don’t need to worry. I have explained the A-to-Z process to you.
Step 1- Gather Required Documents:
As we all know, SASSA has documentation for every type of grant. You can not apply for a SASSA grant when you are out of required documents. Here is the paperwork that you will need.
- A valid (not expired) South African ID (Green ID Book/ Passport)
- A proof that proves you are the legal guardian or parent of the child (Affidavit).
- A valid birth certificate of your child.
- Your monthly income proof (bank statement).
- Your home address (a utility bill).
- A school certificate for regular attendance of your child (only if applicable).
- Your marriage or divorce certificate (only if applicable).
Step 2: Check the Eligibility Criteria:
When you have collected all the necessary documents, it’s time to review the eligibility criteria list. It will determine whether your application is approved or rejected.
- The child, caregiver, and parent must make their home in South Africa.
- To be a parent, one needs to have South African residency.
- Only a legal parent or guardian of the child may apply.
- The child must be under 18 years of age.
- If you are a single parent, then your gross monthly income should now exceed R4 400 per month. Your net income, or take-home pay after deductions such as taxes and retirement are taken out, can be used to meet the figure that exceeds R52 800 per year. If you have other undiscussed dependents who live with you for the majority of the year, then the figures are slightly lower. Let’s say you have a child who always lives with you.
- If you are a married parent or caretaker, then your monthly income should not exceed R105 600 per year.
Step 3: Visit the SASSA Office Near Your Location:
The last step is to pay a visit to the SASSA office closest to you. When you are there, you will need to:
- Request the application form for the SASSA Child Support grant from the SASSA officer.
- Read the application form now and fill it with the details that the form mentions.
- You can ask for help if you need it. The staff at SASSA is very cooperative, and they will instruct you properly.
- Once your application form is completed, you need to attach all the required documents and attested copies with the form.
- Hand over the form to the SASSA officer and get a receipt from them.
- Use this receipt and know your application ID and reference number.
What Are the Benefits of a Child Support Grant?
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is very cooperative and supportive of those who are either raising a child or taking care of an elderly person. That’s why they have introduced social grants for the welfare of these individuals.
If we talk about the Child Support grant, the grant is designed to facilitate the parents who need help to raise a kid. Here are the benefits of this grant for the guardians and parents:
- Better Education: Parents who receive financial aid are more able to educate their children. They can pay school fees and other expenses easily.
- Better Health: With the help of R560 per month, the caretakers and parents can buy quality food to provide the proper nutrition to their kids. As we all know, a healthy body has a healthy mind.
- Self-esteem: The children who are living a life above the poverty line have more confidence and a sharper mind to live a better life.
- Paying Back to Society: Once the child becomes financially independent like he became a teacher, he will educate other students.
How Would I Know If my SASSA Child Support Grant Application is Approved or Not?
You need to visit the SASSA office to know about your grant application status. Unfortunately, you can not check this grant status online. You can only check the status of the SRD R370 grant online using the srd.sassa.gov.za website.
If you can not visit the office, you can send someone on your behalf to check your grant application status. All you need is to provide your application ID and phone number to the SASSA officer to know about your grant status.
What If My Grant Payment Is Declined?
Yes, your grant application can be declined for many reasons. If you are eligible for the grant and you still get a rejection then you need to file an appeal. For this purpose, you should visit the SASSA office and submit the appeal application there.
Also, please make sure why your grant was declined. Check the reason and then resolve that issue before you apply for the appeal.
F.A.Q
What is the increased payment of the Child Support grant for 2025?
The new and increased payment of the Child support grant is r560.
How to check my Child Support grant payment date?
You need to visit our SASSA payment dates page to learn about all the SASSA grant payment dates for 2025.
Can I apply for the Children’s grant using the online srd.sassa.gov.za portal?
No, you can not apply for the Children’s grant online on the srd.sassa.gov.za web portal. You need to visit the SASSA office for this purpose.