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Foster Child Grant

The Foster Child Grant is a monthly payment from SASSA to a foster parent who is caring for a child placed with them by a court order. 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 foster parent
  • Requires a valid court order placing the child in foster care
  • No means test is generally applied to this grant
  • Current amount: R1,290 per month (verify on official SASSA sources, as amounts can change)

Who May Qualify

This grant is generally aimed at a person who has been awarded legal foster care of a child by the Children’s Court. The foster parent and child both need to meet SASSA’s residency requirements. Exact requirements should be confirmed with SASSA or a social worker involved in the foster placement.

How To Apply

  1. Obtain the Children’s Court foster care order for the child.
  2. Gather your ID document, the child’s birth certificate, and the court order.
  3. Apply in person at your local SASSA office with these documents.
  4. SASSA verifies your documents and the foster care order.
  5. You’ll be notified of the outcome, and approved payments follow SASSA’s payment schedule.

Payment Information

Foster Child Grant payments are made monthly according to SASSA’s published payment schedule. Visit our Payment Dates page for the current month’s confirmed dates.

View Payment Dates

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the grant continue after the child turns 18?

The grant may continue in limited circumstances (for example, if the child is still at school) subject to SASSA’s current rules. Confirm your situation with SASSA directly.

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.