For families with multiples, ¥24,000 a year for travel + dispatch of supporters

For families raising twins, triplets or other multiples, there are 2 kinds of support: a travel cost subsidy and dispatch of supporters. The travel cost subsidy is ¥24,000 once a year per household. It covers families whose multiples were born on or after April 2, 2024. The Family with Multiples Supporter Program dispatches supporters who help with housework, childcare and accompanying you to checkups. The hours available depend on the child's age: 150 hours until the day before the first birthday, 120 hours until the day before the 2nd birthday, and 90 hours until the day before the 3rd birthday. The fee is ¥800 per hour for taxable households, and free for tax-exempt households and households receiving public assistance. You can apply for the supporter program from the time you are pregnant with multiples.