Do you know about the Bolsa Família Program? Your family cannot be left helpless, read this article and find out if you are eligible.
Above all, in a Brazil marked by diversity and contrasts, the Family Grant Program emerged as a beacon of hope.
Therefore, it is with the objective of supporting millions of families in vulnerable situations that the Bolsa Família Program exists to build a fairer and more equal future for all people.
So, continue this quick read to understand everything you need to know.
Much more than financial aid…
Firstly, it is clear that the Family Allowance It acts as an income transfer program, being recognized internationally for its ability to lift millions of families out of hunger and extreme poverty.
Bolsa Família also represents a commitment by the State to human dignity and the construction of a more just and prosperous society.
Through the monthly payment of a variable amount, families in poverty and extreme poverty can finally access their basic needs for food, health, education and hygiene, thus promoting well-being and social inclusion.
What is the value of the benefit?
In that regard, the average Bolsa Família benefit reached R$$ 686.10 in February of this year, being one of the biggest in the history of the program!
According to the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, Family and Fight Against Hunger (MDS), already at least R$14.45 billion were distributed to more than 21.06 million homes, payments have been active since 02/16/2024.
In fact, the impact of Bolsa Família on the lives of Brazilians is undeniable.
Of course, in addition to the base value, they are offered additional benefits for families with pregnant women, children under 6 months, people with disabilities, as well as for families living in regions with a high incidence of poverty.
However, These families must meet some criteria:
- Have a per capita family income of less than R$218.00 per month;
- Has children and adolescents up to 18 years old in the family composition;
- Ensuring children attend school, attend prenatal consultations and monitor child growth and development.
In addition, R$ 15.9 million are directed to 331.79 thousand pregnant women, R$ 26.08 million to 536.62 thousand nursing mothers and R$ 698.58 million to 15.08 million children and adolescents aged seven to 18 years old.
And best of all: each member of these groups receives an additional R$ 50!
Is Bolsa Família effective?
In the meantime, the program contributed to the reduction of poverty, social inequality and infant mortality.
Furthermore, it was able to boost the improvement of education and health indicators, especially among children and adolescents.
To ensure the effectiveness of the program, the Federal Government relaunched Bolsa Família focusing on three pillars:
- Greater protection for families: Consider family size and characteristics, prioritizing families with more members.
- Promotion of dignity and citizenship: It seeks to strengthen families' access to basic rights such as health, education and social assistance, in addition to promoting social participation and family autonomy.
- Overcoming poverty and social transformation: It is linked to other public policies in areas such as sport, science and work, to promote social inclusion and human development.
How to register for Bolsa Família?
If you believe that your family has the right to Family Allowancea, follow these steps:
- Register for the Single Registration: Register at CadÚnico at municipal social assistance service points, such as CRAS.
- Keep your data updated: Keep your CadÚnico data updated to ensure you receive the benefit, this is extremely important!
- Follow the calls: If your family meets the program criteria, you will be automatically invited, without the need for individual registration.
Have access to your right
Now that you know about the Bolsa Família Program, you already know that it is your right!
So, seek information, do the CadÚnico and check if you meet the requirements to participate in this program that transforms lives and builds a fairer Brazil.
Remember: Bolsa Família is just one of the many social programs offered by the Federal Government.
For more information about other programs and benefits, visit the Ministry of Citizenship website: https://www.gov.br/mdh/pt-br!