Support equal to 50% of salary for residents who continue childcare leave after the child turns 2

The national childcare leave system lasts until the child turns 2, but Edogawa City has its own support program so that leave can continue after age 2. The city certifies companies in the city that have created an environment where employees can take leave after age 2 as "Advanced Childcare Companies," and pays a support payment equal to 50% of salary to resident employees of those companies who take leave. Companies also receive subsidies for job ad costs to recruit replacement staff and for wage differences with the employee on leave. To receive the support payment, requirements include working at a certified company, continuing leave directly from the national childcare leave, and not regularly using childcare facilities during the leave.