Gangdong-gu Expands Support for Diaper and Baby Formula Costs for Low-Income Families

Low-Income Families with Infants Under 2 Years Old to Receive Expanded Support Starting This Year... Diapers Supported at 64,000 KRW/Month, Formula at 86,000 KRW/Month

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangdong-gu (Mayor Lee Jeong-hoon) is expanding the scope of the "Diaper and Infant Formula Support Project" to alleviate the childcare burden for low-income families with newborns.

This project provides financial support for purchasing essential childcare items, such as diapers and infant formula, to low-income families with infants under the age of two.

Regarding diaper support, the previous eligibility was limited to recipients of basic livelihood security, near-poverty groups, and single-parent families. However, starting this year, the target has been expanded to include households with disabilities earning 80% or less of the median income and multi-child households (two or more children) earning 80% or less of the median income.

Infant formula support is provided to those eligible for diaper support who are unable to breastfeed due to maternal death or illness, as well as children in child welfare facilities, group homes, foster care, adoptive children, and children from single-parent families.

The support amount is 64,000 KRW per month for diapers and 86,000 KRW per month for infant formula, paid via the National Happiness Card voucher points. If applied for within 60 days of birth, support is provided for the full 24 months; if applied after 60 days, support is provided monthly for the remaining period up to 24 months.

Applications can be submitted with required documents such as the social security benefit application form and resident registration certificate at the local community service center of the registered address or the first floor of the Gangdong-gu Public Health Center’s Infant and Maternal Room, or online through the "Bokjiro" website.

A representative from the Gangdong-gu Public Health Center stated, “While only about 20 people received diaper and infant formula support last year, nearly 290 applications have been submitted as of the end of May this year due to the expanded eligibility. We will intensify publicity efforts to ensure no households miss out on benefits due to lack of awareness and strive to reduce childcare costs for low-income families and create a happy parenting environment.”

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