If you've made it this far, chances are you already know the Family Grant Program.
Because without a doubt this is one of the best-known benefits in the country, for which registrations never close, that is, every month the program receives new registrations from people interested in taking part. In total, there are already an average of 13.9 million beneficiaries who are welcomed by the program.
THE Family Allowance It is a program that provides income to needy families who need financial support to escape situations of poverty and extreme poverty, and gain access to health, food and education.
And, thinking about people who need to know more about the benefit, we have prepared this post with more details about Bolsa Família, so you can learn how to register or help someone who needs to do so. Check it out!
How Bolsa Família works
Many studies have already shown that the Family Grant Program in fact has a very important role in reducing social inequality in Brazil, according to the 4th National Monitoring Report on the Millennium Development Goals.
Therefore, the program includes three main aspects: complementary programs, income transfer and conditionalities.
You complementary programs They work on the development of the families involved with the aim of reducing the vulnerability of their members.
In the conditionalities access to human rights are strengthened, such as access to education, health and access to social services. Already in Income Transfer payment of agreed amounts is made according to the program to offer immediate relief.
Who can access the program?
As the program is aimed at providing financial support to families that are in a situation of economic vulnerability, it is necessary to meet certain requirements, such as:
– Family groups living in poverty or extreme poverty. In other words, people who receive between R$$ 89.01 and R$$ 178.00 per family member.
– To participate in the program, the family must have children and adolescents aged 0 to 17 and/or pregnant women.
– It is necessary to be registered in the Single Registry.
How to register for Bolsa Família
Now that you know who can participate in the program, if you fit the profile defined by Federal Government, simply go in person to the department responsible for Bolsa Família accreditation in your municipality, bringing all the required documents.
This way, they will register the family and send it for analysis. Every month, the Federal Government releases the benefit for new members.
Mandatory documents
It is essential to gather all these documents and take them to the department responsible for registration in your municipality. Important: Bring the original documents and at least one copy of each:
– Personal Identification Card (RG)
– CPF
– Birth Certificate
– Marriage Certificate
– Voter Registration Card
– Work Permit
– Proof of residence – energy or water bill, for example.
How do I know if I am already registered in the Single Registry?
This question may arise when registering for Bolsa Família, but to clarify this doubt, just call the following number: 0800 707 2003 – which offers service from Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Or if you prefer, you can also make the query in the app “My Single Registry” or you can access the official website of Ministry of Citizenship and make the query, see:
– Go to the Ministry of Citizenship website;
– Next, provide the information that will be requested on the main screen;
– Click on “Issue”;
– And that’s it! You will now have access to the document that will inform you whether or not you have an active subscription.