Children's Grants: SASSA Eligibility, Amount and How to Apply

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Children's Grants

Date expected

How much you get

Child Support

R580

Foster Child

R1 290 (R1 300 from October)

Care Dependency

R2 400

Pay day

Thu, 07 May 2026

Payment category for Child Support, Foster Child, and Care Dependency grants.

Official amount source

Who it may fit

• Child Support Grant
• Foster Child Grant
• Care Dependency Grant

Documents

• ID
• Child documents
• Relevant support documents

Official next step Tshwanelo Malatsi a tefo

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Related statuses

Approved

Your application has passed the current checks.

Pending

The review is still in progress.

Declined

The application did not pass one or more rules.

Identity verification

Your identity must be confirmed before the process can continue.

Other grants

Older Persons Grant (Old Age Grant)

Support for people aged 60 or older.

Disability Grant

Support for adults with a disability that limits work.

Social Relief of Distress (SRD Grant)

Short-term relief for people with no income support.