Housework and childcare home helpers sent to single-parent households (up to 12 times a month)
Home Help Program for Single-Parent Households / Tachikawa City
Home Help Program for Single-Parent HouseholdsTachikawa CitySingle-parent households and similarCost depending on income
Home helpers sent to single-parent households
Regular
When attending vocational training
In principle once a day, 2 to 8 hours
When single-parent households and similar need help with housework or child-rearing because of illness, childbirth, job hunting, attending school to learn skills, work, or similar, the city sends home helpers. Visits are in principle once a day and up to 12 times a month (up to 24 times a month when attending vocational training), for 2 to 8 hours between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. From April 1, 2026, parents and others before divorce, such as those living separately during divorce mediation, also became eligible. The cost depends 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 and similar living in Tachikawa City (including parents and others living separately during divorce mediation) who meet any of the requirements on the page
Notes
For the cost, please contact the city. Helpers cannot be sent during hours when daycare or after-school care can be used.