Foster Child Grant
Support for a child legally placed into the care of a foster parent.
More information needed The current check does not establish the official requirements for this programme.
Who should explore this?
These are broad programme considerations, not a complete eligibility assessment.
- An order from the Children’s Court places the child in foster care.
- The child is under 18 and the child and foster caregiver reside in South Africa.
- Citizenship or lawful status rules apply.
Documents you may need
The official application may ask for additional information.
- Children’s Court foster-care order
- Caregiver identity
- Child birth certificate or accepted alternative
What we still need to confirm
These important conditions have not been verified by this short check.
- Court-ordered foster-care status
- Caregiver and child legal status
Official information checked 2026-11-08. Programme rules may change.