SASSA Care Dependency Grant 2025 – Eligibility & Payment Schedule

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides financial assistance to individuals who have a child with a disability and require special care. Through the Care Dependency Grant, residents of South Africa receive R2,310 each month who are taking care of their child due to severe disability.

This grant applies on the child under 18 years old with mental or physical illness. In this guide, we will outline the eligibility criteria, the application process, and the latest payment dates.

What is the Care Dependency Grant by SASSA?

The Care Dependency grant is a financial support to foster parents who are taking care of a child with severe disability and are unable to meet basic needs due to low-income sources. Individuals can apply and receive R2,310 each month for their disabled child’s expenses, such as clothing, food, medicine, and others.

Children under 18 years old can access financial assistance from their parents to look after themselves properly. Moreover, this grant aims to encourage parents for their child’s well-being.

SASSA Care Dependency Grant Details

• SASSA ensures the grant amount is distributed each month, properly or not, according to the eligibility criteria.
• The amount of R2,310 is an increased amount from the past grant amount to support parents of disabled children more properly.
• Grant beneficiaries of a disabled child are responsible for the child’s health, education, and medicine.

Eligibility Criteria for Care Dependency Grant

• Applicant must be a resident of South Africa.
• The disabled child must be under age 18.
• Proof of disability is required with a mental or physical illness within 3 months of application submission.
• The Means Test should be successfully passed by the disabled child.
• The disabled child is not being taken care of in the state institution.
• A child should have severe disability and need financial assistance or care.
• A single parent’s annual income should not be more than R223200, and if a couple is earning, then the annual income should not be more than R446400.
• Not receiving any other social grant from Aid organizations or institutions.

Documents Required to Apply for the Grant

1. Identity Document/card (ID).
2. Bring your 13-digit bar-coded ID.
3. If you do not have an ID or the child does not have a birth certificate:
   • Complete an affidavit using the standard SASSA format. This must be done in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths who is not a SASSA official.
   • Provide a sworn statement from a reputable person who can confirm your name and age. Acceptable individuals include;
     • Councillor
     • Traditional leader
     • Social worker
     • Minister of religion
     • School principal
4. A medical report or assessment from a medical practitioner confirming the child’s disability.
5. The child’s birth certificate (if available).

SASSA Care Dependency Grant Rate 2025

SASSA is providing R2,310 as an increased amount of grant to parents who are taking care of a disabled child with a mental or physical illness.

SASSA Care Dependency Grant Payment Date 2025-2026

Months 2025-2026	Payment Dates
October	05/10/2025
November	07/11/2025
December	05/12/2025
January	07/01/2026
February	06/02/2026
March	06/03/2026

How to Apply for SASSA Care Dependency Grant?

Here is a step-by-step guide to apply for the grant;

1. Go to the official site of SASSA and access the online application form.
2. Fill out the form with the required information correctly.
3. Upload required documents such as medical examination report, proof of income, etc.
4. Complete the registration process by providing your South African ID number and your contact phone number.
5. Submit the filled form and wait for the confirmation message from SASSA.

How to Apply for SASSA Care Dependency Grant In-Person

You can apply for the grant by visiting the SASSA office physically as well. Make sure you are eligible for the grant and have all the required documents to apply. Follow the steps given below;

1. Visit your nearest SASSA office.
2. Prepare the required documents mentioned above.
3. Get the application form from the staff.
4. Fill out the form, and attach all necessary documents.
5. Submit your filled form to the staff, and get the receipt.
6. Wait for the approval or other response.

How Will the R2,310 Per Month Grant Be Paid

• The grant amount will be paid in cash.
• Electronic deposits in the bank account associated with the application form.

When Shall Grant Be Suspended

Here are the following conditions under the grant will be suspended;

• The child’s age is more than 18.
• Parents or guardians are committed to any fraudulent activity.
• SASSA observes that no improvement is child’s care and education.
• No approval of the grant application due to technical or non-technical errors.
• The income is not according to the prescribed criteria.

Latest Updates by SASSA 2025-2026

For 2025-2026, SASSA will continue the grant and maintain its amount as R2,310 for guardians or parents of disabled children. This grant is a benefit for guardians to meet medical care, transportation, nutrition, and therapy expenses efficiently.

Conclusion

Care Dependency Grant by SASSA is a blessing for foster parents or legal parents who are looking after a child with severe disability. The guardians receive R2,310 each month to meet the basic needs of their disabled child for his/her well-being. Meet the eligibility criteria and prepare the required documents to complete a seamless application submission process.

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