Home helpers sent to single-parent households (up to 12 times a month)
Home Help Service for Single-Parent Households / Higashikurume City
Home Help Service for Single-Parent HouseholdsHigashikurume CitySingle-parent households
Home helpers sent to single-parent households
Home helper visitsUp to 12 times a monthOnce a day
- Cost depending on income
The city sends home helpers for a set period to single-parent households who have difficulty with daily life. Single parents raising infants or elementary school children can receive daily living help and childcare services, for example when they come home late because of work. Visits are once a day, up to 12 times a month. Depending on income, there may be a cost. To apply, consult at the counter (042-470-7777).
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 who have difficulty with daily life (for example, when coming home late for work reasons, or when they have a child in grade 3 or below and need support because of work circumstances)