SASSA Foster Child Grant

Are you caring for a child as a foster parent? Do you need financial support to care for your foster child? The SASSA Foster Child Grant provides financial assistance to foster parents. Eligible foster parents receive R1,250 per month per child.

If you have already applied for a Foster Child Grant, you can check your grant application status and payment dates for 2025 on this page.

SASSA Foster Child Grant Payment Dates 2025

Here is the complete schedule of SASSA Foster Child Grant payment dates for 2025:

How Much Does SASSA Pay for a Foster Child Grant in 2025?

SASSA pays R1,250 per month per foster child to all the foster parents who qualify for this grant. This grant is paid to foster parents based on a valid foster care court order and is intended to support the care and well-being of the child.

Who Qualifies for a Foster Care Grant?

You may qualify for the SASSA Foster Child Grant in 2025 if you meet the following requirements:

• The applicant must be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or refugee.
• The child must be legally placed in foster care through a Children’s Court order.
• The child’s age should be below 18 years old.
• You must have evidence that proves you are the foster parent of your child.

How Do I Check the Status of My SASSA Foster Care Grant Application?

Once you have applied for the SASSA Foster Child Care grant, you will need to check your status to be sure about your approval. You can do this with the help of the following guide:

1. Call the SASSA helpline at 0800 60 10 11 and provide your ID number or application reference number to check your application status.
2. You may be asked to visit a SASSA office if further verification is required.

You can also check your SASSA status online to see whether your Foster Child Grant application has been approved, declined, or is still being processed.

Download the SASSA Foster Child Grant Application Form

If you want to apply for the Foster Child grant, you need to download the application form online and then fill it out with your details. Just click on the download button to download the application form in PDF file format.

How Do I Apply for a Foster Child Care Grant in 2025?

Follow these steps to apply for this grant in 2025.

• Visit the Nearest SASSA Office:
  • Locate your nearest South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) office.
• Complete the Application Form:
  • Fill out the Foster Child Care Grant application form provided at the office.
• Submit Required Documents:
  • Submit your foster care court order, ID documents, and any other documents requested by SASSA.
• Interview with a SASSA Officer:
  • Attend a brief interview where the officer will review your application.
• Receive a Receipt:
  • Keep the receipt provided by SASSA as proof of your application.
• Await Feedback:
  • SASSA will process your application and notify you of the outcome.

Additional Information

• Application Fee: The application is free.
• Processing Time: It may take up to 3 months to receive a decision.

Grant Amount: Check the latest grant amount on the SASSA website or at the SASSA office.

Reasons Your Grant May Be Suspended

Your SASSA grant may be suspended under the following conditions:

• No Longer Qualify: If you no longer meet the grant’s eligibility criteria.
• Incorrect Information: Providing false or incomplete details during the application process.
• Failure to Update Information: Not informing SASSA of changes in personal details, such as address or bank account.
• Non-Collection of Payment: If the grant is not collected for three consecutive months.
• Court Order: If a court orders the suspension of the grant.
• Unavailability for Review: Failing to respond to SASSA’s request for a review of your grant.
• Death: If the beneficiary passes away.

When Will Your Grant Lapse?

Your SASSA grant will lapse under the following conditions:

• Death of the Beneficiary: If the grant recipient passes away.
• No Longer Meets Eligibility: When the recipient no longer qualifies for the grant (e.g., age limits for child grants).
• Child Reaches Age Limit: For child-related grants, when the child turns 18 years old unless they still qualify for a specific reason (e.g., being a foster child or disabled).
• Failure to Collect for a Period: If the grant is not collected for three consecutive months.
• End of Foster Care Court Order: When the court order for foster care expires.
• Change in Circumstances: When the foster care placement or legal status changes, and the beneficiary no longer meets the criteria.

Contact SASSA

• Helpline: 0800 60 10 11
• Website: www.sassa.gov.za