Home helpers for single-parent households (up to 12 times a month, up to 24 times during vocational training)
Home Help Service for Single-Parent Households / Ome City
Home Help Service for Single-Parent HouseholdsOme CitySingle-parent support
Helper dispatch for single-parent households
Number of dispatchesUp to 12 times/month2 to 8 hours each time (up to 24 times a month during vocational training)
- Partial co-payment depending on income
- You must apply before using it
When a single-parent household temporarily needs help with daily life or childcare because of attending school to obtain qualifications, illness, etc., or when a major change in living circumstances makes daily life difficult, home helpers are sent. Helpers assist with meals, cleaning and tidying, laundry, childcare, etc. In principle up to 12 times a month (up to 24 times a month if attending a vocational skills development center or similar), 2 to 8 hours each time. Part of the cost is paid by you depending on income. Advance application 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
Single-parent households living in Ome City that temporarily need support due to attending school for independence, illness, etc., or whose daily life is difficult due to a major change in living circumstances
When to apply
You must apply before using it. Apply to the Single-Parent Independence Support Section, Child-Rearing Support Division (0428-22-1111, ext. 2143).
Notes
For the co-payment amount and the eligible age of children, contact the city.