Gokseong-gun Provides Up to 100% Support for Idolbom Self-Payment Fees

Helping Residents Balance Work and Childcare

[Gokseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Yoo Geun-gi) announced on the 21st that it is reducing the childcare burden on parents by supporting up to 100% of the co-payment for the childcare service.

The childcare service includes hourly services and full-day services for infants under 36 months old.

The usage fee is 10,040 KRW per hour, and the government supports 15% to 85% of the co-payment depending on the income type of the eligible household. However, despite government support, many caregivers still feel an economic burden regarding the co-payment.

Accordingly, Gokseong-gun is leading the creation of a child-friendly region by supporting 60% to 100% of the co-payment.

Gokseong-gun’s co-payment support is divided into four levels according to the median income. First, households exceeding 150% of the standard median income can receive 60% support of the co-payment. Households exceeding 120% but not exceeding 150% receive 70% support, those exceeding 75% but not exceeding 120% receive 80% support, and households at or below 75% of the median income receive full support of the co-payment.

The set usage fee is paid by the user when using the service, and the support fund is later reimbursed to the designated account upon application.

A county official said, “The co-payment support is receiving great response from parents, and applications are increasing. We will do our best to help residents balance work and childcare.”

The childcare service refers to a welfare service where a caregiver visits the home to provide one-on-one care for children under 12 years old. It is useful when childcare gaps occur due to reasons such as parents’ business trips, overtime work, or the child’s illness.

Caregivers provide services such as escorting children to and from school or childcare facilities, temporary childcare, and preparing meals and snacks.

In Gokseong-gun, the Gokseong-gun Healthy Family and Multicultural Family Support Center is entrusted with operating the childcare service. The center connects caregivers at the times users need.

Additionally, the center regularly conducts caregiver training and focuses on managing caregivers and services so that parents can entrust their children with peace of mind.

Gokseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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