Housework and childcare helpers from receiving the Maternal and Child Health Handbook until 6 months after birth
Prenatal and Postpartum Support Helper Program / Fussa City
Prenatal and Postpartum Support Helper ProgramFussa CityBirth & postpartum
Housework and childcare helpers for ¥700 per hour
Fee¥700/hourUp to 4 hours a day, twice a day
- From receiving the Maternal and Child Health Handbook until 6 months after birth (1 year for multiple births)
- Pay the helper directly on the day
From receiving the Maternal and Child Health Handbook until 6 months after birth (1 year for multiple births), helpers are sent to people who need help with housework and childcare. It can also be used when you are unwell and cannot do housework or childcare. You can ask for simple meal preparation, laundry, cleaning, shopping, help with bathing the baby, feeding, accompanying you to checkups, etc. (accompanying you to prenatal hospital visits is not covered). Up to 4 hours a day, twice a day, between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. The fee is ¥700 per hour, paid directly to the helper on the day.
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
People living in Fussa City who have received the Maternal and Child Health Handbook and need housework and childcare support
When to apply
Accepted after you receive the Maternal and Child Health Handbook at the Children and Family Center (Child and Family Support Section, 2nd floor of the Health Center). Bring the Maternal and Child Health Handbook, the application form and your personal seal (inkan).
Notes
What you can ask for is arranged with the Children and Family Center when you apply. Some requests may not be possible.There is no cancellation fee if you cancel by 5 p.m. the day before. After that, half the fee is charged, and the full fee if you do not contact them.The application form can be downloaded from the city's page.Contact: Child and Family Support Section, Children and Family Center (042-539-2555).