Ukraine continues the active phase of implementing a state support program for families whose children are starting school. Parents of first-graders have limited time to apply for financial assistance in the amount of 5,000 hryvnias under the «Schoolchild Package» program. Official agencies remind that the deadline for submitting applications expires on November 1 of the current year.
Conditions of receipt and targeted purpose of funds
This payment is provided to Ukrainian parents to partially cover the current basic needs of the child related to preparation for the educational process. The received funds can be directed to the purchase of stationery, school uniform, backpacks, orthopedic shoes, and other supplies necessary for studying.
Features of crediting and a special account
All state child benefits are credited to a specialized social account «Care for a Child», which is linked to the Diia.Card digital ecosystem. To correctly open such an account, citizens need to complete a standard set of verification procedures through state electronic services.
Contradictory data
While official sources clearly indicate the November 1 deadline for submitting applications under the «Schoolchild Package», some regional publics and unofficial telegram channels spread contradictory information about a possible extension of payment deadlines until the end of the calendar year. The press service of the Ministry of Social Policy and the Diia portal refuted these rumors, confirming the unchanged time frame and urging citizens not to delay submitting documents.
Additional features of digital services
It is worth noting that you can open a specialized social account directly during the process of applying for related public services. Such services include the «eNursery» programs, targeted assistance until the child reaches the age of one, as well as traditional birth assistance packages.
