SASSA gives money each month to help parents who look after disabled children under 18 years old. This money helps families pay for things their children need like doctor visits school fees & transport. The children must need a lot of care from others to qualify for this support. In 2025 SASSA will increase this payment from R2310 to R2,320. This new amount starts in October 2025. It’s part of a R10 increase that applies to all social grants. Even though the increase is small it shows that the government wants to keep helping families during tough times. The support will continue and every bit helps these families manage their needs.
Who Qualifies for the SASSA Care Dependency Grant in 2025?
– You must be a South African citizen or have valid papers to stay in the country.
– The child needs to be your own or you must be their legal guardian.
– Only children under 18 who stay with you at home can get this grant.
Your child must have a disability that needs constant care and a doctor has to confirm this. There are income limits too. Single parents can’t make more than R223200 each year. Married couples can’t earn above R446400 yearly. But if you’re a foster parent or have adopted the child these money limits don’t matter. This grant exists to support families who take care of disabled children. The rules help make sure the money reaches the families that need it most.
Residency Requirement: Caregiver and Child Must Live in South Africa
SASSA can check & review your situation from time to time. This includes looking at your health income and care needs. If there are any changes in your child’s health or care arrangements SASSA might change or stop your benefits. We will let you know if this happens. It’s important to tell us about any big changes in your life so we can help you properly.
SASSA Grant Payout Process: How R2,310 is Paid Monthly
You can get your grant money each month in different ways.
– SASSA can send it straight to your bank account or Postbank account.
– You can also pick up cash at SASSA payment locations.
– Some people get their grants through special organizations that help children or caregivers.
If you can’t collect the money yourself because you’re sick or can’t move around easily you can choose someone else to get it for you. But first you need to tell SASSA about this person & get their approval.
If Your Circumstances Change: What You Must Do to Stay Eligible
Your monthly payments can stop or be put on hold for these reasons: –
– Your child turns 18 passes away or moves to a state facility full-time
– You don’t collect your payments for 3 months straight –
– You don’t help with reviews or give us the papers we need
– We find out you lied or cheated on your application
– Your child’s health or care needs change so they don’t need full-time care anymore If we deny your payments you can challenge this decision.
You must send your appeal to the Social Development Minister or proper office within 90 days of getting the news. Make sure to explain why you think we should change our decision.
How can recipients address delays in receiving the Care Dependency Grant?
Follow steps outlined in SMS alerts portal checks for assistance.
