Housework and childcare supporters sent to single-parent households (¥1,290 per hour, reductions depending on income)
Housework and Childcare Supporter for Single-Parent Households / Musashimurayama City
Housework and Childcare Supporter for Single-Parent HouseholdsMusashimurayama CitySingle-parent households
Housework and childcare supporters for single-parent households
Basic fee¥1,290 per hourReductions depending on income
- 2–8 hours a day, up to 12 times a month
- Up to ¥300 added for early morning and night
Supporters help when housework or childcare is difficult — when life has changed greatly within 2 years of becoming a single parent, when working while raising children in elementary school or younger, during vocational training or job hunting, or during illness, childbirth, weddings, funerals, or similar. It can be used 2–8 hours a day between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., up to 12 times a month. The basic fee is ¥1,290 per hour (up to ¥300 added for early morning and night), with fee reductions depending on income.
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 with an address in Musashimurayama City supporting a child under 20, whose daily life, such as housework and childcare, is disrupted
Notes
Housework that is not part of daily life, and pick-ups or temporary care while the parent is away, are not covered. Apply at the Child and Family Support Center (2nd floor of the Citizens' General Center) or online.