Free Naming Service and Safety Car Seat Rental for Newborns from Low-Income Families in Gwangjin-gu

From This Month, Free Naming Service for Newborns Targeting Low-Income and Disabled Families... Promotion of Free Rental Services for Baekilsang, Dolsang, and Safety Car Seats

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Seon-gap) is implementing various childcare policies to reduce the economic burden on families with young children and create a child-friendly environment.

First, starting this month, the district will offer a "Free Naming Service for Newborns" targeting low-income families, families with disabilities, multicultural families, and families with three or more children in the area.

This free naming service is operated through talent donations from two local naming shops to assist families who find it difficult to name their children due to economic burdens or cultural differences.

Applications for naming must be submitted within 10 days of the child's birth by one of the parents visiting the local community service center or by emailing the Family Welfare Division, and it takes about 7 to 10 days after application.

Additionally, the district operates a "Free Rental Service for Baekilsang and Dolsang" for families preparing these traditional first birthday tables themselves.

The rental items include 6 sets of Baekilsang and 5 sets of Dolsang, consisting of various decorative items such as banners, folding screens, tablecloths, and food stands. The Dolsang sets also include items for the Doljabi event, such as a judge's gavel and stethoscope.

The service is free of charge, and rentals are available for 5 days from Wednesday of the week of the Baekil or Doljanchi (first birthday party) until the following Monday.

Moreover, the district operates a "Safety Car Seat Rental Program" for families with children under 6 years old. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, with each family eligible for one free rental, which can be used for up to 10 months.

The safety car seat rental program started in 2019 with 60 seats and currently operates a total of 90 seats this year. The district plans to provide short-term rental services to accommodate each family's needs.

Applications for Baekilsang, Dolsang, and car seat rentals can be submitted through the Gwangjin-gu Childcare Support Center website or by visiting in person.

For more details, contact the Gwangjin-gu Childcare Support Center or the Gwangjin-gu Family Welfare Division.

Mayor Kim Seon-gap said, "In particular, the Baekilsang, Dolsang, and safety car seat rental programs have received great responses from residents, leading to an expansion of the operation scale. We will continue to develop various policies that provide practical help for childcare."

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