Bolsa Família: a guarantee of support for your family
Bolsa Família is one of the most important programs in terms of Brazilian social assistance.
This is because, through it, millions of families have access to the minimum benefit of R$600.00.
This amount helps to guarantee food, education and other important access.
But who is entitled to the aid? How does the application work? Are there any additional costs?
We’ll look at all of this below, so to find out more about the subject, just keep reading!
Who is entitled to receive Bolsa Família?
Bolsa Família is part of the social programs to guarantee a minimum income to families in situations of financial vulnerability.
For this reason, the benefit is intended for low-income families, with a per capita income of up to R$$ 218.00.
This means that, considering the total family income, when divided by the number of members, the value must be below 218.
Furthermore, it is crucial that the family is registered with CadÚnico, and this registration must be up to date.
So, there are not many requirements, which makes access easier for families who need assistance.
Check out the additional benefits
The regular value of Bolsa Família is R$$ 600.00, which is the minimum amount to be received by beneficiary families.
But the good news is that the program includes some additional benefits, aimed at children, teenagers and pregnant women.
These add-ons pay extra amounts for each member specified below:
- Children from 0 to 6 years old: R$ 150.00;
- Children and adolescents from 7 to 18 years old: R$ 50.00;
- Pregnant women: R$ 50.00.
So, if your family has a member who fits into the examples above, your benefit may have additional benefits.
To receive the additional payments, simply keep the members' data updated in CadÚnico.
Find out how to apply
Applying for Bolsa Família is very simple, as everything is done through the Single Registry.
Therefore, it is crucial that you schedule an appointment at the Social Assistance Reference Center (CRAS) in your region to register.
Submit the documents and information requested for income classification.
Once this is done, just wait for the system to be automatically included in the program.
This procedure can take up to 30 days, and after inclusion, your family will become a beneficiary.
This is crucial to guarantee the minimum income, so necessary for the dignity and development of your family!
