SASSA Orphen Child Grant [Criteria & Applying Guide] 2024

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CSG Top-Up is an additional amount that caregivers can apply for if they’re taking care of orphaned children. It increases the regular SASSA Financial Support Grant for Orphan Children that they already receive.

Normally, caregivers receive a monthly amount of R510 as part of the CSG. But with the Top-Up, an extra R240 is added, bringing the total monthly grant to R750. This additional amount aims to provide more support to caregivers and improve the lives of orphaned children.

To apply for the Top-Up, caregivers need to provide proof that the child is an orphan. This can be done by submitting the death certificates of the child’s parents. The application process takes place at the nearest South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) offices. It’s great that caregivers don’t need to go through the hassle of getting a social worker report or court order for this Top-Up.

The government’s decision to introduce the CSG Top-Up is a significant investment in helping children in poverty. By providing this extra financial support, they hope to make a positive impact on the lives of orphaned children and the caregivers who are taking care of them.

Application Procedure for CSG Additional Top-Up

Follow these steps if you want to Apply for SASSA Child Support Additional Top-Up.

  • Gather the required documents: Make sure you have the necessary documents, such as the death certificates of the parents to prove that the child has been receiving the support grant.
  • Visit the SASSA office: Visit your nearest SASSA office and let them know that you want to apply for the top-up grant for child support.
  • Apply: Fill out the application form provided by the SASSA along with the form. Submit all the required documents including the death certificates.
  • Verification process: The SASSA officials will verify the details and documents you have provided to confirm your eligibility for the top-up grant.
  • Application status notification: Once the verification process is complete, you will receive an SMS notification informing you about the status of your application.
  • Approval and additional funds: If your application is approved, you’ll start receiving the additional R240, which will make the total child grant R750 per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

The SASSA Child Support Grant is there to help families with lower incomes take care of their children’s basic needs. Its purpose is to provide some financial assistance to cover things like food, clothing, and education expenses.

To check your SASSA child support grant balance, you have a few options. You can either dial *120*3210# or *120*69277# on your phone. Another way is to use WhatsApp. Just save these numbers in your cell phone and send a message to any of these numbers by typing “Status”.

SASSA money will stay in your account until you need it. It’s pretty convenient because you can use it whenever necessary.

As of 1 June 2022, the top-up amount is R240 which increases the total child support grant to R750.

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