sassa caregiver grant application 2023-2024

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides a range of grants to assist vulnerable individuals and families across the country. One of the grants offered is the Caregiver Grant, which provides financial support to individuals who are taking care of children who have lost their parents or are disabled and cannot support themselves.

• To apply for the Caregiver Grant, there are specific eligibility criteria that you must meet. Firstly, you must be a South African citizen, a permanent resident, or a refugee with a valid permit. Secondly, you must be taking care of a child or children who are under the age of 18 and are either orphaned or disabled. Thirdly, you must not be receiving any other form of income or grant for the child/children you are caring for.
• To apply for the Caregiver Grant, you can visit the SASSA website and follow the steps outlined for your preferred application method. This can be through the SRD Chatbot, WhatsApp, or the SASSA website. You will be required to provide personal information, such as your ID number, banking details, and proof of guardianship or custody of the child/children.
• Once your application has been submitted, it will be reviewed by SASSA officials to determine your eligibility. If your application is successful, you will receive a monthly grant of R1,040 per child that you are taking care of. The grant is paid directly into your bank account on the first day of each month.
• It is important to note that the Caregiver Grant is not a permanent source of income and will only be paid out for as long as you meet the eligibility criteria. You will need to reapply every 12 months to ensure that you are still eligible for the grant.
• In addition to the Caregiver Grant, SASSA also offers other grants, such as the Old Age Grant, Disability Grant, Child Support Grant, and more. Each grant has specific eligibility criteria and application processes, which you can access through the SASSA website.
• If you have any questions or concerns about the Caregiver Grant application process, you can contact the SASSA toll-free number on 0800 60 10 11. SASSA also has offices across the country where you can visit and speak to a representative in person. The Caregiver Grant can provide much-needed financial support to individuals who are taking care of vulnerable children, so it is worth exploring this option if you meet the eligibility criteria.

SOCIAL GRANTS

• Care Dependency Grant
  Child Support Grant
  Disability Grant
  Foster Child Grant
  Grant-In-Aid
  Older Persons Grant
  Social Relief of Distress
  War Veterans Grant

Visit the SRD website at

• • https://srd.sassa.gov.za

• Email: srd@sassa.gov.za
• USSD: *134*7737#

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