Hampyeong-gun Expands Child Welfare Support Programs

Four Projects Including Child Allowance and Self-Reliance Settlement Fund

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do, is expanding child welfare support projects to promote the healthy growth of children.

On the 18th, according to the county, four child welfare-related projects, including child allowance and self-reliance allowance, will be expanded to alleviate the economic burden of child-rearing.

First, the 'Child Allowance,' which provides 100,000 KRW monthly regardless of income level, will expand the eligible age from under 7 years old to under 8 years old starting April this year.

Also, the 'Adopted Child Rearing Allowance,' which had been frozen for over 10 years, will increase from 150,000 KRW to 200,000 KRW per month starting January this year.

The support period for the 'Self-Reliance Allowance,' which provides living expenses for children who turn 18 and leave facilities or end foster care, will be extended from 3 years to 5 years.

The 'Self-Reliance Settlement Fund,' paid to help children adapt to social life immediately after leaving care, has been increased from 5 million KRW to 10 million KRW to reflect the actual support amount.

Park Mijeong, Director of Family Happiness Division, said, "We will discover and promote various support policies so that the children, the future of Hampyeong, can grow up bright and healthy."

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