Housework and childcare helpers sent to single-parent households soon after becoming a single parent, during illness, etc.
Home Help Service for Single-Parent Households / Akiruno City
Home Help Service for Single-Parent HouseholdsAkiruno CityChildren who have not finished compulsory education
Housework and childcare helpers for single-parent households
Home helper dispatchUp to 12 times/month2 to 8 hours a day
- Up to 24 times a month while attending vocational training
- Co-payment depending on income
For single-parent households with children who have not finished compulsory education, a home helper is sent for a certain period when housework or childcare is difficult. It covers cases such as within 2 years of becoming a single parent, attending vocational training, temporarily needing help due to illness, childbirth, a wedding or funeral, or working while raising a child of elementary school age or younger. In principle up to 12 times a month (up to 24 times a month during vocational training), from 2 to 8 hours a day, with a co-payment depending on income. An interview is required before applying.
Nationality and residence status
The official page (checked in October 2026) sets no condition on nationality or residence status that we found. Eligibility follows the official conditions, not the language of this page; many programs require resident registration in the municipality.
Who is eligible
Single-parent households with an address in the city, with children who have not finished compulsory education, who have difficulty with housework, childcare, etc.
Notes
For the co-payment amount, contact the Livelihood Welfare Section, Livelihood Welfare Division, Health and Welfare Department (ext. 2625).