From 1 month before birth to age 2, the first 2 hours of each service free
Anshin Mama Papa Helper Program / Kita City
Anshin Mama Papa Helper ProgramKita City1 month before birth to age 2
Babysitters and postpartum doulas, the first 2 hours free
Babysitter and postpartum doula, eachFirst 2 hours freeFrom the second use, ¥500-¥1,000 per hour
- From the second use, ¥1,000 for taxed households, ¥500 for tax-exempt households
- Reduced for multiple births; free for households on public assistance
This program sends babysitters and postpartum doulas (prenatal and postpartum care specialists) to Kita City resident households from 1 month before the due date until the child turns 2. Its main feature is that the first 2 hours of use are free for each of the babysitter and the postpartum doula, so you can call on support right after birth. From the second use, it costs ¥500-¥1,000 per hour (varies by income category and type of service), covering housework, help with bathing, breastfeeding support, care of siblings, etc.
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
From 1 month before the due date until age 2
Notes
From the second use, the cost is ¥1,000 for taxed households (¥500 for multiple births), ¥500 for tax-exempt households (free for multiple births), and free for households on public assistance.