SASSA Foster Child Grant September 2025 – Steps To Claim R1,250 Payment

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Foster Child Grant September 2025 : The challenges that come with caring for children are no doubt significant, and we’ve certainly felt the burden here. That said, we’re hopeful to receive some financial support as South African families raising foster children get the R1,250 Foster Child Grant paid out this September. The grant, provided by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), is extremely helpful for caregivers who look after children needing urgent care. 

What Beneficiaries Can Expect

At present, the Foster Child Grant is R1,250 a month for each foster child who qualifies. This grant is meant to be used to cover the costs of food, clothing, schooling, and general care. With the increase in the cost of living, the grant is still a saviour for many foster families who use it to supplement their day to day living.

Who Qualifies For The Foster Child Grant?

Certain stipulations need to be satisfied for a household to be granted the Foster Child Grant. They include: 

  • There must be legal foster care placement through a court order. 
  • The foster parent must be a South African citizen, a permanent resident, or a refugee.
  • The foster child must stay with the foster parent for the period defined in the foster documentation.
  • Both the court order for the foster care and the child’s birth certificate should be produced.

The Foster Child Grant is designed to facilitate financial support for children in foster care; hence, the specified conditions need to be fulfilled to receive the Foster Child Grant.

How To Claim Your Foster Child Grant

  • Online voters can have the money deposited directly into the caregiver’s registered bank account.  
  • At physical pay points, users can withdraw cash.  
  • At SASSA partnership retail outlets and ATMs, users can access their funds.  

Checking that beneficiaries maintain updated banking details with SASSA goes a long way in preventing payment delays.

What To Do If You Haven Not Received Your Payment

Should there be a delay or pending status in your payment, you can: 

  • Contact SASSA office by visiting the closest one with your identification and foster care documents.
  • Make a call to SASSA helpline (0800 60 10 11) for guidance.
  • Verify payment progress by checking your payment status online through SASSA.

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