Care Dependency Grant
The Care Dependency Grant is a monthly payment from SASSA to the parent or primary caregiver of a child with a severe disability who requires permanent, full-time care. This page explains general eligibility, how to apply, and how payments work. This is general information only — always confirm your personal eligibility with SASSA.
Quick Facts
- Paid monthly by SASSA to the parent or primary caregiver
- Requires a medical assessment confirming the child’s severe disability and care needs
- Subject to a means test on the caregiver’s income
- Current amount: R2,400 per month (verify on official SASSA sources, as amounts can change)
Who May Qualify
This grant is generally aimed at the caregiver of a child who has been medically assessed as having a severe disability requiring permanent, full-time care, and where the caregiver’s income falls within SASSA’s means-test thresholds. A doctor recognised by SASSA typically needs to confirm the child’s condition.
How To Apply
- Get a medical assessment report for the child completed by a doctor recognised by SASSA.
- Gather the child’s birth certificate, your ID document, and proof of income.
- Apply in person at your local SASSA office with these documents.
- SASSA reviews the medical report, documents and means-test information.
- You’ll be notified of the outcome, and approved payments follow SASSA’s payment schedule.
Payment Information
Care Dependency Grant payments are made monthly according to SASSA’s published payment schedule. Visit our Payment Dates page for the current month’s confirmed dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same as the Disability Grant?
No. The Disability Grant is paid directly to an adult with a qualifying disability, while the Care Dependency Grant is paid to the caregiver of a child with a severe disability who needs full-time care.
What happens if my application is declined?
You have the right to appeal a declined application. See our appeals guidance for general steps on how the appeal process works.
Related Pages
Disclaimer: SA Grant Dates is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with SASSA or the South African government. Eligibility rules, amounts and processes are determined by SASSA and may change. Always verify current details on the official SASSA website.
Official Sources & Review Date
Last reviewed: 13 August 2026. This page is based on the official SASSA website and South African Government social-benefits guidance. Rules, amounts and procedures can change, so confirm important decisions through an official SASSA channel.