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The SASSA Foster Child Grant is a monthly financial subsidy provided by the South African Social Security Agency. Unlike the Child Support Grant, which is based on the caregiver’s income, this grant is specifically designed to support children who have been legally placed in foster care by a court order. As of January 2026, here … Read more

The Care Dependency Grant (CDG) is a vital financial lifeline provided by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). It is specifically designed to assist parents, primary caregivers, or foster parents of children with severe mental or physical disabilities who require full-time, at-home care. Unlike the standard Child Support Grant, the CDG accounts for the … Read more