Gongju City to Support Personal Expenses for Childcare Providers

50% for Single-Child Families, 100% Full Coverage for Families with Two or More Children

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Gongju City in South Chungcheong Province announced on the 27th that it will provide subsidies for the personal payment portion of the child care assistant service starting next year, as part of efforts to overcome the low birth rate crisis.

This initiative aims to address the low birth rate issue and create a child-rearing-friendly environment.

The child care assistant service is a system in which a child care assistant visits the homes of families with children aged between 3 months and 12 years, where a childcare gap exists due to reasons such as both parents working, to provide care and play activities.

The full-day infant care program (for children aged 3 to 36 months) can be used for up to 80-200 hours per month, while the hourly program (for children aged 3 months to 12 years) can be used for up to 960 hours per year.

Starting January 2025, the city will subsidize 50% of the personal payment for families with one child and 100% for families with two or more children, regardless of income level.

The support is available to families who are registered residents of Gongju City and actually reside there. Applicants can receive a National Happiness Card at their local administrative welfare center and sign up for the child care assistant service on the official website.

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