Acts Online
GT Shield

Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004)

Regulations

Regulations in terms of the Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004)

Chapter 1 : Eligibility for Social Assistance

5. Persons eligible for a foster child grant

 

(1) A foster parent is eligible for foster child grant if the child is placed in the custody of a foster parent in terms of the Child Care Act 1983 (Act No. 74 of 1983);

 

(2) A grant will not be payable if the income of the child exceeds twice the annual amount of a foster child grant determined by the Minister, with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance.

 

(3) A foster parent qualifies for a foster child grant regardless of such foster parent‘s income.