Updated: October 2026, 05
Childcare support allowance for rising prices
Childcare support allowance for rising prices
[Important Notice] (Updated May 25, 2026)
The application deadline was originally March 31, 2026, but following the government's statement in May that applications received after April 1st could be accepted until June 30th, regardless of the circumstances, applications received after April 1st will be accepted until June 30th.June 30, 2026 (postmark valid)We have decided to extend the application period until [date].
Detail is"Who needs to apply and how to applyPlease confirm.
In order to support families raising children who are being affected by rising prices and to encourage the healthy development of children, households raising children between the ages of 0 and 18 (high school age) will receive 20,000 yen per child.
XNUMX. XNUMX.Target person
- As of September 30, 2025,Children's allowanceThose who are raising children under the age of 18 (high school age) who are eligible for the benefit.
- People raising children born between October 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026.
2. Eligible children
Children born between April 2, 2007 and March 31, 2026 (ages 0 to 18 (high school age))
3. Amount of payment
20,000 yen per child (one-time only)
People who do not need to apply
The following people do not need to apply:
- September 2025Children's allowanceare receiving
- Receiving child allowance for children born between September 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026.
*Excluding civil servants.
*If the Child-rearing Support Allowance for High Prices is provided to those who have evacuated with their children due to domestic violence, the other spouse will not be able to receive the allowance.
*If it is discovered after receiving the Childcare Support Allowance to Cope with Rising Prices that you no longer meet the eligibility requirements, or if you received the Childcare Support Allowance to Cope with Rising Prices through false pretenses or other fraudulent means, we will request that you return the Childcare Support Allowance that you received.
*For children currently in a child welfare facility, the allowance will be paid separately to the facility.
*Notifications regarding payment will be sent out sequentially to eligible individuals. If you received a notification but have not received confirmation of payment by the scheduled payment date, please contact the Fukuoka City Children and Family Division.
■If you do not wish to receive benefits,If you wish to have the money transferred to a different account from the child allowance receiving accountPlease be sure to call the Children and Family Division by the deadline stated in the notice. If only the application form is submitted and no phone call is made, the allowance may be paid to the child allowance recipient's account due to a misunderstanding. Please be aware of this in advance.
Who needs to apply and how to apply
If you become eligible to receive child allowance from October 2025 onwards due to the following circumstances, you may be eligible for this allowance. Please contact the Fukuoka City Children and Family Division for more information.
- You divorced your spouse or began divorce negotiations between September 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026, and you will receive child allowance starting from October 2025.
- Due to violence from her spouse, she evacuated to Fukuoka City with her children.
- September 2025Children's allowancerecipients have moved overseas.
- September 2025Children's allowanceThe recipient has passed away.
- September 2025Children's allowancerecipients went to prison.
Application deadline
principle,Postmark must be dated June 30, 2026 (Tuesday).
| Application flow | Required documents |
|---|---|
| ① Fill out the necessary information on the application form. | (Form No. 3) Application Form for Childcare Support Allowance to Address High Cost of Living (PDF185 KB）  Entry example (PDF223 KB） |
| ② Receipt method: "Public funds receiving account"other thanIf you select this option, prepare a copy. | A copy of your bankbook or cash card showing the transfer details *If you use online banking, please prepare a copy of the screen showing the bank name, branch name, account number, and account holder name (kana). |
| ③Put all the documents in an envelope and submit by mail. | Envelope for replying to the childcare support allowance for inflation (PDF167 KB） *After printing, you can cut off the outer surface of the envelope and glue it onto an envelope you already have. Please be careful not to peel it off when attaching it. |
Application deadline
principle,Postmark must be dated June 30, 2026 (Tuesday).
Civil servants who receive child allowance from their workplace are required to apply.
*This is a one-time payment, so those who have already applied do not need to apply again.
| Application flow | Required documents |
|---|---|
| ① Confirm with the relevant agency and receive the application form. | (Form No. 3) Application Form for Childcare Support Allowance to Address High Cost of Living (PDF185 KB） Entry example (PDF223 KB） |
| ② Fill out the necessary information on the application form. | |
| ③ Receipt method: "Public funds receiving account"other thanIf you select this option, prepare a copy. | A copy of your bankbook or cash card showing the transfer details *If you use online banking, please prepare a copy of the screen showing the bank name, branch name, account number, and account holder name (kana). |
| ④Put all the documents in an envelope and submit by mail. | Envelope for replying to the childcare support allowance for inflation (PDF167 KB） *After printing, you can cut off the outer surface of the envelope and glue it onto an envelope you already have. Please be careful not to peel it off when attaching it. |
Application deadline
principle,Postmark must be dated June 30, 2026 (Tuesday).
FAQ
Q1.What is a public funds account (public funds receiving account)?
A1A public funds receiving account is a savings account in the individual's name that is registered and linked to the individual's My Number in order to receive public funds such as grants.
For details of the system, please see the Digital Agency website:https://www.digital.go.jp/policies/account_registration>
Q2.Does a public funds receiving account refer to a salary deposit account?
A2No, the public funds receiving account is different from the "child allowance receiving account" or "salary transfer account."
⚠️Regarding the "Childcare Support Allowance for High Prices""Bank transfer fraud" and "exploitation of personal information"Please be careful.
Fukuoka City may contact you at your home or workplace to ask you to operate an ATM (automated teller machine) or to explain the fees for payment.We will never ask you to transfer money.If you receive a suspicious phone call, please contact the Fukuoka City Children and Family Affairs Division, your nearest police station, or the police consultation hotline (#9110) immediately.
If you do not wish to receive benefits
Please call the Fukuoka City Children and Family Affairs Division by the deadline stated in the notice.
After contacting us by phone, please submit a "Notification of Refusal to Receive Childcare Support Allowance Due to Rising Prices (Form No. 1)."
| Application flow | Required documents |
|---|---|
| ① Call the Fukuoka City Children and Family Division before the deadline specified in the payment notification. | |
| ② Inform the person that you wish to refuse the benefit and provide the name, date of birth, gender, and address of the child allowance recipient. | |
| ③ Fill in the necessary information on the application form. | (Form No. 1) Notification of refusal to receive childcare support allowance in response to rising prices (PDF122 KB） |
| ④ Prepare a copy of your identification document. | Please prepare a copy of one of the following: ・My Number Card (front only) ·Driver's license ・Passport, etc. |
| ⑤Put all the documents in an envelope and submit by mail. | Envelope for replying to the childcare support allowance for inflation (PDF167 KB） *After printing, you can cut off the outer surface of the envelope and glue it onto an envelope you already have. Please be careful not to peel it off when attaching it. |
If you wish to have the money transferred to a different account from the child allowance receiving account
Please call the Fukuoka City Children and Family Affairs Division by the deadline stated in the notice.
After making the call, please submit the "(Form No. 2) Notification of Account Registration for Childcare Support Allowance Against Inflation." In principle,Another account under the same nameIf so, it can be changed.
Please note that payment will be made after registration is complete.
| Application flow | Required documents |
|---|---|
| ① Call the Fukuoka City Children and Family Division before the deadline specified in the payment notification. | |
| ② Inform them that you would like to change the bank account and provide the name, date of birth, gender, and address of the child allowance recipient. | |
| ③ Fill in the necessary information on the application form. | (Form No. 2) Notification of Registration of Account for Payment of Childcare Support Allowance in Response to High Prices (PDF125 KB） |
| ④ Receipt method: "Public funds receiving account"other thanIf you select this option, prepare a copy. | A copy of your bankbook or cash card showing the transfer details *If you use online banking, please prepare a copy of the screen showing the bank name, branch name, account number, and account holder name (kana). |
| ⑤ Prepare a copy of your identification document. | Please prepare a copy of one of the following: ・My Number Card (front only) ·Driver's license ・Passport, etc. |
| ⑥Put all the documents in an envelope and submit by mail. | Envelope for replying to the childcare support allowance for inflation (PDF167 KB） *After printing, you can cut off the outer surface of the envelope and glue it onto an envelope you already have. Please be careful not to peel it off when attaching it. |
Leaflet on Childcare Support Allowance to Address High Cost of Living (Japanese Version) (PDF405 KB）
Government-Funded Child-Rearing Support Allowance to Address Rising Prices (PDF174 KB）
I want to know what I want to say (PDF424 KB）
Government notice of payment for the purchase of goods (PDF178 KB）
Contact Us
Fukuoka City Children's Future Bureau, Children and Family Division
Zip code:810-8620 1-8-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City
Phone Number:092-711-4238
Reception hours: Weekdays from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
*The Fukuoka City Childcare Support Allowance Call Center for High Cost of Living closed on April 30th.