TPR public information / Social grants

Care Dependency Grant

Support for care of a child under 18 with a severe disability who needs full-time special care.

What to check before applying

A state medical assessment is required.
Income rules apply, with the foster-parent exception described in official guidance.
Caregiver and child must live in South Africa.

SASSA assesses the application under the applicable rules. These starting points do not determine eligibility. Read the linked official requirements before applying.

Government guide: Care Dependency Grant · SASSA grant information

Practical guides from TPR

TPR guide · 10 November 2026

Appealing a SASSA grant decision: check the date, form and supporting record

For ordinary social grants, the written decision and appeal documents need careful attention. DSD publishes separate forms for the appeal and a request to accept it late.

TPR guide · 10 November 2026

SASSA grant review: check the records before your appointment

The 2026 review checklist includes banking, income, address and grant-specific records. Confirm what applies to you and respond promptly if anything is missing.

Sources checked 11 November 2026. Payment dates and service arrangements can change.