Frequently Asked Questions about Childbirth and Child Care Support Business

After application, we will conduct a review and, if there are no incomplete application documents, transfer it to your designated account in about 2-3 months.

For "pregnant women who have been notified of pregnancy after February 1, 2023", "childbirth support money" is 50,000 yen per pregnant woman and "child care support money for newborns born after April 1, 2023". 50,000 yen per newborn baby will be paid as "child care support money". In addition, "childbirth support money" until the day of birth, "child care support money" is required within 3 months from Hello baby visit.

Pregnant women who have been notified of pregnancy after February 1, 2023 are expected to be eligible for childbirth support.
If you would like to apply, please apply from the two-dimensional code in your guide or contact the Childbirth and Child Care Support Call Center (0120-616-626).

Regarding childbirth support money, “Yokohamashiyutsusanouen” or “Shiyutsusan”
About child care support money, "Yokohamashikosotateoen" or "Kosotate"
Under the name, 50,000 yen per pregnant woman and 50,000 yen per child are transferred.

It is possible, but a power of attorney is required. Please contact the Childbirth and Child Care Support Call Center (0120-616-626) as it will be an application on paper.

We send "grant decision letter of advice". The transfer date is listed in the "Grant Decision Notice", so please check it.

Even if you receive social security, you will be eligible for payment. In addition, if this benefit is actually paid, it will not be recognized as income. .

It falls under tax-exempt income under the Income Tax Law and is not subject to tax.

If there is a screen where you can check the bank name, branch name, account number, account name, etc. in the application, etc., please attach a screenshot of that screen and apply.
The same applies when there is no bankbook or no cash card.

Childbirth support money: If you return home before giving birth and submit a notification of pregnancy, you will be eligible for payment.
Child care support money: It is expected to be paid. However, after the first March 31 after the child reaches the age of one year (March 31, 2024, elementary school studenｔ caregivers who have reached the age of one year by March 31, 2025) cannot apply.
・Child born by March 31, 2024: Applications can be made until March 30, 2025
・Child born between April 1, Reiwa 6 and March 31, Reiwa 7: Applications can be made until March 30, 2026

Childbirth support money: In principle, it is not eligible. However, if you submit a pregnancy notification in Japan before leaving Japan, it is expected that you will be eligible for payment.
Child care support money: In principle, children born on or after April 1, 2023 are eligible. After an interview at the time of transfer at the ward office Children and Families Support Division window, you will receive a leaflet for child care support money. However, after the first March 31 after the child reaches the age of one year (March 31, 2024, elementary school studenｔ caregivers who have reached the age of one year by March 31, 2025) cannot apply.
・Child born by March 31, 2024: Applications can be made until March 30, 2025
・Child born between April 1, Reiwa 6 and March 31, Reiwa 7: Applications can be made until March 30, 2026