Housework helpers before and after birth; out-of-pocket ¥0–¥5,000 per 2 hours depending on income bracket

This program sends housework and childcare helpers to households living in Chuo City from the time the Maternal and Child Health Handbook is issued until 6 months after the birth. The user fee depends on the income of the parents' household: free for income of ¥4,039,000 or less; ¥2,000 for 2 hours or ¥3,000 for 3 hours for ¥4,039,001 to ¥6,364,000; and ¥5,000 for 2 hours or ¥7,500 for 3 hours for ¥6,364,001 or more. It can be used up to 15 times per pregnancy and birth (2 or 3 hours each). For multiples, the number increases to the number of times remaining after the birth multiplied by the number of babies born.

It can be used on weekdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Register at the counter of the Child and Family Support Center or by mail at least 10 days before the day you want to use it (excluding weekends, holidays and the New Year period). It takes about 7–10 days for the registration card to arrive, and you can book a helper from the day the card arrives.