What are the eligibility criteria and application methods for Emergency Living Assistance for Children and Youth from Disadvantaged Families?

Time:2025/12/23 05:19


1. Where to Apply: (1) Social Affairs Section of the District Office where your household is registered. (2) Any of the 13 Family Service Centers in the city. (3) Online: Visit the "Taoyuan E-Services" system under "Emergency Living Assistance for Children and Youth from Disadvantaged Families." 2. Subsidy Content: (1) Eligible applicants receive NT$3,000 per person per month, generally for 6 months. After an evaluation by a social worker, this may be extended for another 6 months (maximum 12 months total for the same cause). (2) Those already receiving other government living subsidies are ineligible, unless evaluated as a high-risk family in need of a top-up to reach the NT$3,000 standard. 3. Eligibility: (1) Children and youth under 18 years old. (2) Registered residents of Taoyuan City or non-registered/stateless persons residing in the city for over 6 months. (3) Not placed in government-funded foster or institutional care. (4) Families facing specific hardships: e.g., parent(s) unemployed, imprisoned, suffering from major illness, or addiction; divorce/death of a parent; victims of domestic violence; abandoned children; or minor pregnancy with financial difficulty. (5) Financial Limits: Average monthly income per person must be below 1.5 times the city's minimum living cost; movable assets (stocks, deposits) average below NT$150,000 per person; and total real estate value below NT$6.5 million. 4. Required Documents: (1) Application form and affidavit. (2) Tax and property certificates for all family members for the most recent year. (3) Photocopy of the child’s/youth’s bank passbook cover. (4) Supporting documents proving the specific family hardship.