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Child Affairs Division
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3．Regarding Allowances
(1) Child Allowance (“Jido-teate”)
This allowance is granted to the parent or guardian of children until the end of Junior High School (the first 31st of March after their child turns 15). Eligibility depends on income. As a rule, the allowance is only given to those living in Japan. However, there are some exceptions such as for children on overseas exchange programs. The allowance is paid three times per year, on the 15th of February, June, and October. Each payment is for the eligible time period up until the month before the payment (i.e. the payment in June is for the period from February through May, and so on.)
(2) Child Support Allowance (“Jido-fuyo-teate”)
This allowance is granted to single parent families. It is paid until the 31st of March after the child turns 18. If the child has a moderate or severe disability, it is paid until the child turns 20. Furthermore, it is also paid if the parent has a severe disability. Eligibility depends on income. The allowance is paid on the 11th of January, March, May, July, September, and November for the time period up until the month before the payment.
(3) Special Child Support Allowance (“Tokubetsu-jido-fuyo-teate”)
This allowance is paid to the parent or guardian of a child under the age of 20 with a mental or physical disability. Eligibility depends on income and is not paid when the child is institutionalized. The allowance is paid in April, August, and December for the time period up until the month before the payment.
‘Current Status Report’ for the Child Allowance (“Jido-teate / Tokurei-kyufu Genkyo-todoke”)
All those receiving child allowance must submit a current status report every June. This is an essential document to verify the recipient’s income and childcare situation in order to enable them to continue receiving the payment.
| Request | When | Procedure | Required Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Allowance (“Jido-teate”) | Within 15 days of giving birth or moving to Minokamo City. | Child Allowance | (1)Personal Seal (Shachihata may not be used) (2)The applicant’s bankbook (must be in their name) (3)Applicant’s Health Insurance Card (4)A document to prove the applicant and the applicant’s spouse’s My Number (5)If the child does not live in the same house as the applicant for reasons such as work, a document to prove the My Number of the child. |
| Child Support Allowance (“Jido-fuyo-teate”) | When support is required to raise a child under the age of 18 | Child Support Allowance | (1)A certified copy of the applicant’s Family Register (Koseki). ※Or, a document to prove eligibility through death or divorce (2)A certified copy of the child’s Family Register (Koseki) (3)Residence Certificate (Juminhyo) of all members of the household (4)Pension Handbook (5)Health Insurance Card (of the applicant and the child) (6)The applicant’s bankbook (must be in their name) (7)Rental contract (if living in an apartment) (8)Documents to prove the applicant’s and the child’s My number. (9)Personal Seal (Shachihata may not be used) (10)Birth Certificate of the applicant and the child (and a translation) (11)A document proving that the applicant is unmarried (and a translation) (12)And other necessary documents |
| Special Child Support Allowance (“Tokubetsu-jido-huyo-teate”) | When support is required to raise a child with a mental or physical disability under the age of 20 | Special Child Support Allowance | (1)A certified copy of the applicant’s or the child’s Family Register (Koseki). (2)Residence Certificate (Juminhyo) of all members of the household (3)A diagnosis of the child’s disability (this requirement may be waived in some circumstances) (4)Personal Seal (Shachihata may not be used) (5)The applicant’s bankbook (must be in their name) (6)The child’s Medical Rehabilitation Booklet, and Physical Disability Booklet, if they have one. (7)Documents proving the My Numbers of the applicant, spouse or guardian, and the child (8)Residence Card (9)Passport (10)Other necessary documents |
| Current Status Report for Child Allowance (“Jido-teate / Tokurei-kyufu Genkyo-todoke”) | Every June | Current Status Report for Child Allowance | (1)Current Status Report for Child Allowance (2)Recipient’s Health Insurance Card(Employees’ Health Insurance [Shakai-hoken], National Health Insurance [Kokumin-hoken]) (3) Residence Card of the recipient and child (4) Passport of the recipient and child ※For those that moved into Minokamo City after the 2nd of January, proof of their former address as of the 1st of January, such as a residence card. |
4．Nurseries
A nursery institution is a place that takes care of children in place of the parents when they are unable to for reasons such as work, sickness, giving birth, or caring for elderly relatives.
For more information, please consult the Child Affairs Division.
| Request | When | Procedure | Required Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| To gain admission to a nursery | If you want to gain admission to a nursery from next April 1st: Application period: November 1 – 30 If you want to gain admission to a nursery as soon as possible: Application: on the 5thor 20th of each month.（You can apply up to a month before the entrance date, or up to three months before if you are returning to work after receiving childcare leave.） |
Nursery Admission Application | (1)Application for Childcare or Educational Assistance Form (2)Nursery Admission Application (3)Personal Seal (that uses red ink, or from rubber. Seals that change shape easily are not accepted) (4)The My Number card or notification card of the guardian and children who have not yet completed elementary school (5)Tax Payment Notification, Income Tax Certificate, or Tax Exemption Certificate (Calculation of fees from April to August is based on the previous financial year, and fees from September to March is based on the current financial year.) ＊Required from all parents and/or legal guardians. ＊Only required for households that do not have this tax information because they recently moved to Minokamo City. (6)Nursery Admission Checklist (7)A document explaining why childcare is required. |
