SASSA Child Support Grant Application Process

The SASSA Child Support Grant targets families with lower incomes to provide financial assistance to parents in meeting their children’s basic needs. This social support is similar to SASSA Foster Grant, Kindly keep in mind that only one application will be considered for each of these grants at a time.

The SASSA Child Care Grant is a social grant provided by SASSA to the primary caregiver of a child under 18. The primary caregiver can be the child’s parent, or grandparent. Great news: caregivers can receive grants for up to 6 children, even if they aren’t biological or legal parents.

Who Can Apply for SASSA Child Grant?

Before applying for the child support grant, the applicant needs to ensure they meet the necessary eligibility criteria.

• You must be a South African citizen, a recognized refugee, or hold permanent residency status.
• Having a ID is preferred, but applications can still be submitted without ID.
• The child must be under 18 years old.
• Live in South Africa with the child you care for.
• The primary caregiver of a child must be you.
• The child cannot be living in a state institution.
• From April 1, 2024, individuals should ensure that their annual income does not exceed R60,000 if they are single and R120,000 if they are married to meet the means test criteria.

What Documents Are Needed for SASSA Child Grant?

When applying for the children’s grant at the SASSA office, make sure to bring the required documents with you as the applicant.

• Your original 13-digit bar-coded ID.
  • If you don’t have ID documents complete the affidavit form using the official SASSA template. Obtain the form from a SASSA official or download it from the provided link.
• Baptismal certificate if you have it.
  • If you don’t have an ID or birth certificate. Ask someone you trust, like a community leader, social worker to sign a paper saying they know you and your child.
• School certificate, if available.
• RTHC, if you can provide it.

Caregiver Documents for SASSA Child Grant

 If you are not the child’s biological parent, you must show proof that you are the primary caregiver.

• Letter from school principal with the child present.
• A sworn statement from a law enforcement agency.
• Authorization letter from the biological parent of a child.
• Provide the court order granting you custody if you are divorced and have custody of the child.
• If you have a job, show your most recent payslips or bank statements (past 3 months).
• If you’re getting unemployment benefits, bring your UIF card.
• If you receive a pension, bring your latest receipt.

The primary objective of a child support grant is to ensure that the child consistently attends school and completes their education. No attendance at school by the child will lead to the denial of the child support grant.

SASSA Child Grant Application Process

The SASSA child support grant can be applied for at your nearest SASSA office branch by completing the application form or by applying online by following the guidelines provided on the SASSA services website.

Applying on behalf of someone else

If you cannot visit the SASSA office due to age or illness, someone you trust can apply for you with the necessary documentation. The person applying should bring a letter from the individual and a doctor’s note explaining their inability to visit the SASSA office.

Visit your nearest SASSA office

Pick up an application form from the SASSA office. You have the option to complete the application on your own. If assistance is needed, the officer will be available to help in completing the form and interview to determine eligibility for the grant.

Get a receipt from the officer

Once you have finished filling out the application and attending the interview, you will be given a receipt stamped with the date and the name of the SASSA officer who helped you with the application process. It is crucial to retain this receipt, as it serves as proof of your application, even if you do not meet the qualifications. The receipt also contains your application ID.

How to track SASSA Child Grant Status?

Utilize the status check feature to easily track whether your application has been approved, declined, or knows its current status. There are various ways to check the status of a SASSA child support grant:

• Check your child support grant Status through https://statuschecksrd.co.za.
• Simply put your ID number and cellphone number.
• Click on the “Check SASSA Status”.
• Status of your SASSA Child Support grant is shown on your screen.

Other Methods

Through the Moya App Using Data Free Method.

Through SMS To SASSA Number 082-046-8553.

Through SASSA WhatsApp number 082 046 8553.

Contacting on SASSA Toll-Free Number 0800 601 011.

Check and View Your SASSA Child Grant Balance

It is important to regularly check the status of your application after it has been approved to stay informed about upcoming payments. To check balance of your SASSA child support grant, you can use the following methods:

Online method

• SASSA website at www.sassa.gov.za.
• Look for the “Grants” tab.
• From the list of grants, select “Child Support Grant.”
• Find link for “Check Balance.” Click on that link.
• Enter your ID number and SASSA card number.
• Once you’ve entered both, click “Submit.”
• Your child’s grant balance will be displayed on the screen.

SASSA USSD Service

Dial *120*3210# on your registered mobile phone to access your child’s grant balance. Make sure to follow the above prompts to check the grant balance successfully.

SASSA WhatsApp Service

Save the SASSA WhatsApp number 082 046 8553 in your contacts. Type the balance and send a message to that WhatsApp number to check the balance of the SASSA child grant.

SASSA Toll-free number

By calling the SASSA call center toll-free number, 0800 601 011, you can get the grant balance of your Sassa child support grant account.

Frquently asked questions

Here are some common questions about the Sassa Child Support Grant and their answers.

How Much Time for Child support Application Approval?

It typically takes around 3 months for SASSA to process child support grant applications. Once approved, payments begin and will be backdated to cover the period from the date you submitted your application. However, if your application is unsuccessful, SASSA will send you a letter explaining the reason for rejection.

Reasons for Sassa Child Grant Suspension

The grant may be suspended for the following causes:

• Your situation has changed in a way that now you are not qualified for the grant.
• You give false information on your application.
• You fail to respond to SASSA’s request for information during a grant review.
• Sometimes an error occurs and a grant is mistakenly approved for you.

Why Sassa Child Grant May Lapse?

The grant amount will decrease to 25% of the total if the stay at the state station exceeds four months. The grant will return to the maximum amount upon discharge.

If the child passed away.

The primary caregiver failed to collect grant payments for three consecutive months.

The child receives assistance from a state care agency.

 The grant is for children residing in South Africa.

The child turns 18 because the grant is for children under 18.

How to Restore Your SASSA Grant?

In case you believe your grant was suspended in error or if you disagree with SASSA’s decision, you are entitled to submit an appeal to the Ministry of Social Development at the National Department of Social Development within 90 days of the suspension, providing any supporting documentation or evidence to support your case.

Child Support Grant Application Fees

There is no charge to apply for SASSA child support grants. It is free to apply.