Care Dependency Grant, 2026 guide

Support for caregivers of children with severe disabilities: who qualifies, how the medical assessment works, what to bring, and when it is paid.

Amount (from April 2026): R2,400 per month, paid in the children's grants batch each month.

The Care Dependency Grant supports parents and caregivers of children under 18 with a severe disability who need permanent or special care. A state medical assessment is required, and the household income is means tested.

Payment dates · How to apply · Child Support Grant

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