Imsil-gun Provides Free Diaper Support for Families with Newborns

Imsil-gun provides diapers to all families with newborns regardless of income criteria.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Nosik] Imsil County is actively promoting a diaper support project for all childbirth families without income restrictions.

The county announced on the 27th that it will support the cost of purchasing diapers, an essential childcare item for childbirth families, to all childbirth families in the region, whereas it had previously only supported low-income families.

According to the county, diapers will be provided for one year to all childbirth families without income restrictions, and basic livelihood security recipients, near-poverty groups, single-parent families, persons with disabilities with less than 80% of the median income, and families with two or more children will continue to receive support as before.

The expanded diaper support project will be implemented after consultations on the establishment and modification of social security systems and obtaining consent from related ministries.

Currently, Imsil County provides childbirth encouragement funds of 3 million KRW for the first and second child, 5 million KRW for the third child, and 8 million KRW for the fourth child and beyond to childbirth families in the area.

Additionally, the county is creating a child-friendly Imsil by preparing low birthrate countermeasures such as reimbursing 90% of the out-of-pocket expenses for postpartum care costs of 500,000 KRW and postpartum mother-newborn health care support services.

Regarding COVID-19 policies, the county has also been implementing policies that consider pregnant women, childbirth families, and households with preschool children as much as possible.

Starting next month, the county plans to directly deposit 100,000 KRW of emergency disaster relief funds per preschool child into the account under the guardian’s name.

It plans to provide 100,000 KRW worth of Imsil Love Gift Certificates to all residents and additionally support households with preschool children.

County Governor Shim Min said, “With the expanded diaper support project, we will provide practical benefits to all childbirth families, creating a healthy child-rearing environment and a child-friendly environment.” He added, “Along with filial piety administration, we will pay special attention to childcare administration and strive to make parents raising children happy.”

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