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Minister Varawut Sapsorn, Minister of Social Welfare and Community Development, revealed that the "Family Support Program" for assisting elderly individuals and low-income families, run by the Office of the Elderly Affairs (OEA), allocated funds to support 1,107 families in fiscal year 2567. The OEA and the Ministry of Social Welfare and Community Development have secured funding to support these families. However, the ministry is seeking additional funding for fiscal year 2568 and is currently in negotiations with the Finance Office to secure this additional funding.
*** Features of the Sponsor Family ***
1. I am of Thai nationality.
2. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, or younger applicants who demonstrate the ability and potential to care for the elderly. Individual cases will be reviewed by the committee.
3. Having a primary residence and living in the same area as the elderly.
4. Received the consent of all family members, confirming their willingness to provide care for the elderly.
5. Not being a suspect in a criminal case and not being subject to investigation by law enforcement officials or being involved in a court case.
The family sponsorship program provides a monthly allowance of 3,000 baht.
• Residents of Bangkok can submit their applications through the Department of Elderly Affairs, the Bang Kae Social Welfare Center for the Elderly, or any other agency designated by the Director-General.
• Residents of other provinces can submit their applications at the provincial Social Development and Human Security Office or the senior citizen welfare development center located in their respective province.
• Key documents that applicants must provide to the officials include:
1. Home address
2. A national ID card or any other type of identification card with a national identification number.
3. A recent, clear head-and-shoulders photograph, taken within the last 6 months, 1 photo.
Applications for benefits can be submitted until 15 May 67 to be considered for selection as a beneficiary family.
When applications for benefits are submitted, the Provincial Social Development and Welfare Office (PSDW) receives these applications from citizens across the country and forwards them to the central office for review and selection by the Director and staff of the Department. The selection process prioritizes 1,107 families based on specific criteria. The financial support will begin at 2,000 baht per elderly person per month, but in certain cases where additional expenses are necessary, the amount can be increased to 3,000 baht per elderly person per month. However, it is important to note that the average amount received per elderly person per month is 2,000 baht.
For families eligible to receive the "Family Support Grant," the elderly person responsible for their care must be in a state of poverty.
There are no caregivers, such as those who are abandoned or left alone, as well as if children or relatives are unable to care for them due to insufficient income, etc. These conditions of poverty will be one of the important conditions for requesting assistance. To request assistance, you can submit an application until 15 May 67, and it is expected that the selection will be completed by the end of May 67 in order to deliver the funds to the recipient family as soon as possible.
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