Many South African families who take care of disabled children have been waiting to learn about the Care Dependency Grant. SASSA will give out R2080 each month starting in 2025. Parents and caregivers can get this money if they look after children under 18 who need full-time care because of their disabilities. This support helps a lot because taking care of a disabled child costs a lot of money. Families need to pay for doctor visits & medical care. They also need to buy special equipment and spend time watching over their children. The grant makes it easier for these families to provide good care for their disabled children.
Fast Facts You Need to Know About the R2,080 Care Dependency Grant
| Program Name | Early October 2025 (when the new rate applies) |
|---|---|
| How to Apply (Mode) | In person at a SASSA office or via approved SASSA application forms |
| Effective Rate Start Date | Early October 2025 (when new rate applies) |
| Renewal / Review Dates | Annually reviewed or when circumstances change |
| Official Source | SASSA grant policy announcements |
Who is Eligible? Find Out If You Can Claim This Grant
Who Can Get The Care Grant To get this grant you need to meet these rules:
– You must be a South African citizen with permanent status or be a refugee.
– You need to be the child’s parent legal guardian or foster parent.
– The child must be under 18 years old because the grant stops when they turn 18.
– The child must have a serious disability that needs full-time care at home.
– They cannot live in a state care facility. Both you and the child must live in South Africa.
– Your income matters too. If you’re single there’s a limit on how much you can earn. For married couples we look at both incomes together.
– If you earn too much you might not get the grant. Foster parents don’t need to worry about income limits. Remember you need to prove your income and savings to qualify. This is called a means test.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply for Your Care Dependency Grant
How to Apply –
– A Simple Guide First visit your local SASSA office to get an application form for the Care Dependency Grant.
– You need to collect some important documents.
– These include your ID and your child’s birth certificate.
– You also need a medical report & proof of how much money you earn.
Fill out the form with basic details.
– Write down your name and your child’s name.
– Add information about where you live and how much money you make.
– Also explain how you take care of the child.
– Take everything to the SASSA office.
– Ask them to give you proof that they got your documents.
– Your child might need to see a doctor from the government.
– The doctor will check if your child has a disability.
– You’ll need to wait a while to hear back from SASSA. It usually takes about three months. If they say yes you’ll get R2080 each month.
– You might also get money from when you first applied. If they say no you can ask them why. You can also try to appeal their decision. Remember to tell SASSA if anything changes in your life.
This includes moving house or earning more money. SASSA will check now & then to make sure you still qualify for the grant.
Full Payment Schedule & Grant Amounts for September 2025
| Month | Payment Amount | Expected Payment Date |
|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | R2,080 | 4 January 2025 |
| February 2025 | R2,080 | 5 February 2025 |
| March 2025 | R2,080 | 6 March 2025 |
| April 2025 | R2,080 | 4 April 2025 |
| May 2025 | R2,080 | 6 May 2025 |
| June 2025 | R2,080 | 5 June 2025 |
| July 2025 | R2,080 | 4 July 2025 |
| August 2025 | R2,080 | 6 August 2025 |
| September 2025 | R2,080 | 4 September 2025 |
| October 2025 | R2,080 | 3 October 2025 |
| November 2025 | R2,080 | 5 November 2025 |
| December 2025 | R2,080 | 4 December 2025 |
Why This Grant Matters and How It Can Change Lives
Taking care of a disabled child is hard on both emotions and money. Parents need to pay for doctors, treatments and special equipment. They also spend more on food & travel to medical visits. Many families struggle because they don’t earn much money or have unstable jobs. The support payment of R2080 doesn’t cover all costs but it helps with basic needs. This money allows families to breathe a bit easier. It means parents can work less to stay home with their child or use the funds to pay some bills. While it’s not enough to fix everything, the payment makes daily life a bit more manageable for these families.
