You've probably heard of the Family Allowance, program of the Federal Government which since its launch has already helped more than 300 thousand families and has helped thousands of Brazilians escape extreme poverty.
But do you know how to check your benefit balance? Family Allowance? It's very simple and quick, you can do it online, without having to leave your home or by going to one of the branches Box from your city, check now how to make the query.
But first of all, let's explain a little about the Family Allowance, how it works, how to register and which families are entitled to this benefit.
What is Bolsa Família?
THE Family Grant Program, also known simply as Family Allowance, is a program of the Federal Government which aims to help families in situations of poverty and extreme poverty through income transfer.
THE Family Allowance It was instituted during the Lula government and became law in 2004, becoming a right for all needy families living in poverty. The program aims to end hunger and provide access to public services, such as health, education and social assistance to needy families.
Which families are entitled to Bolsa Família?
To participate in the Family Allowance, families must meet certain requirements, such as being in poverty and extreme poverty. For example, families in extreme poverty with an income of up to R$89.00 per person and families in poverty with an income of up to R$178.00.
How do I register for Bolsa Família?
To register on Family Allowance, a family member must look for a sector responsible for the program in their municipality, such as, for example, the CRAS (Social Assistance Reference Center).
You must bring the CPF of the person responsible and proof of income, in addition to the identification documents of all family members to check if you meet the requirements. With this data, you can create a Single Registry (CadÚnico) through which it is possible to monitor all the families that are part of the program.
How to consult Bolsa Família?
For those who are already part of the Family Allowance, it is necessary to check every month whether the aid is already available for withdrawal. Therefore, a family member must make a query online or by going to one of the agencies in their city.
Additionally, you can check your balance on the website. Federal Savings Bank, just click the button “Check Benefits by family”, provide your registration details and the NIS of card of Family Allowance.
After entering your details, the name of the person responsible for the family who registered will appear. Family Allowance. After that, in a table with the amounts that have already been withdrawn and those that are already available, as if it were a benefit schedule.
You can also access your balance via your mobile phone. Just download the app Has Box, available for Android and iOS. Inside the app, in the top corner there is the option “Show Balance”, which will show whether the benefit has already been deposited into your account.
Did you see how easy it is to check your balance? For more information about the Family Allowance, access the website of Federal Savings Bank or contact us by phone 0800-726-0207.