Adoption Services
Adoption is the permanent legal transfer of parental rights and responsibilities for a child from the natural birth parents to another adult, known as the adopter. Frequently Asked Questions for...
View ArticleSenior Citizens Grant
What is the Senior Citizen's Grant? Also referred to as 'Old Age Pension', this is a monthly grant given to citizens 65 years and over. How do I qualify for the Senior Citizen's Grant? • The applicant...
View ArticleDisability Assistance Grant
What is the Disability Assistance Grant? This is a monthly grant available to persons certified as disabled by a Certified Medical Officer. How does a person qualify for Disability Assistance? • The...
View ArticleBurial Assistance
What is Burial Assistance? This is a one-time grant that assists in meeting the burial costs of deceased persons whose relatives are unable to meet such costs. Burial assistance is offered to...
View ArticlePublic Assistance Grant
What is the Public Assistance Grant? This is a monthly subsistence grant designed to provide financial aid to adults who are unable to work because of illness or health related problems. Public...
View ArticleEmergency Cases Fund
What is the Emergency Cases Fund? This fund provides access to several grants designed to assist needy persons, as well as persons who have been victims of a natural disaster or who are in dire need of...
View ArticleFree Bus Pass
What is the Free Bus Pass? This pass enables free travel on the public transportation service and is given to senior citizens and social welfare recipients. Who qualifies for the Free Bus Pass? •...
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