The Ukrainian government has announced the launch of a new support programme for families with children called “Schoolchild Package.” It provides a payment of 5,000 hryvnia for each future first-grader to help parents prepare their children for school. This is the first element of a more comprehensive system of assistance to families with children, which is currently being developed by the Ministry of Social Policy.
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The programme was launched on the initiative of the President of Ukraine and is being implemented by a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers. Its aim is to support families at a time when the cost of raising a child increases significantly, particularly in terms of stationery, clothing, footwear and other items necessary for starting school.
“Preparing for school is always a serious financial burden for families. We want to make this stage easier and at the same time create conditions for Ukrainian families to stay in the country,” said Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
The funds will be provided to one of the child’s parents on a bank card with a special usage regime. Only goods that correspond to the intended purpose — i.e., school supplies, clothing, and footwear — can be purchased. Expenses will be controlled through special commercial activity codes.
The payment will be available after the child is enrolled in a Ukrainian school. Parents will receive a notification in the “Dія” app, where they can confirm their application for assistance. Families who do not use digital services will still be able to contact the service centres of the Pension Fund of Ukraine.
Social Policy Minister Oksana Zholnovych emphasised that this is only one of the steps in forming long-term support for families. In the future, assistance will cover all key stages of a child’s development — from birth to independence.
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