Housework and childcare helpers for ¥1,000 per 2 hours, from before birth to age 1 (up to 60 hours)
Hello Baby Support (prenatal and postpartum support program) / Hachioji City
Hello Baby Support (prenatal and postpartum support program)Hachioji City30 days before birth to age 1
Housework and childcare helpers for ¥1,000 per 2 hours
2 hours
3 hours
Up to 60 hours for single births, 120 hours for multiple births
Helpers visit your home to help with meal preparation, laundry, cleaning, support with bathing and feeding the baby, accompanying you to checkups, etc. From 30 days before the due date until the day before the child's first birthday, single births can use up to 60 hours and multiple births up to 120 hours. For multiple births, reapplying allows 120 hours each until the day before the 2nd and 3rd birthdays. The fee is ¥1,000 for 2 hours and ¥1,500 for 3 hours, paid directly to the helper afterward. Advance user registration is required.
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 Hachioji City who have received the Maternal and Child Health Handbook, from 30 days before birth until the day before the child's first birthday (until the day before the 3rd birthday for multiple births)
Notes
Available Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., once a day for 2 or 3 hours (up to 4 hours when accompanying you to checkups). You can apply from 3 months before the due date.It cannot be used when the mother and baby are out, after the child enters daycare, etc., or when a family supporter is at home, such as on childcare leave (except for multiple births).