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To support the independence of single mothers and single fathers through employment, single-parent family support centers develop individualized independence support programs tailored to each person's situation and wishes. Program planners conduct interviews to clarify goals and support content for employment, career changes, and qualification acquisition, and provide continuous support. They also aim to improve stable employment and living conditions by connecting individuals with job placement services and various employment support programs. For detailed information on how to use the services and contact points, please check the single-parent family information portal site "Tayotte". *Clicking the image will take you to the site.

Complaints are accepted at the Children's General Consultation Center (Egao-kan). TEL: 092-833-3000 (24-hour service) *During the New Year holidays, please call 189. Counseling desk Specialist counselors are available to listen to any concerns you may have about child-rearing, such as "I'm having trouble raising my child" or "I can't raise my child due to certain circumstances." Your confidentiality will be kept, so please feel free to contact us. Children's General Consultation Center (Egao-kan) Egao-kan website TEL: 092-833-3000 FAX: 092-832-7830 *24-hour service (excluding New Year holidays) *Monday to Friday, 9:17-189:XNUMX (excluding public holidays and New Year holidays) Child-rearing consultation leaflet (fold the long side in three) Are there any children in your neighborhood that you are worried about? Please do not hesitate to contact us! Child Abuse Response Hotline XNUMX (Ichi-Haya-Ku) If you have concerns about a child or family in your neighborhood that you think may be being abused, please contact us. Contact […]

Fukuoka City's Childcare Support Allowance for High Prices

This is information for those currently enrolled in licensed childcare facilities regarding procedures related to changes in family circumstances, transfers to other facilities, withdrawal, etc.

The Fukuoka City Single-Parent Family Support Center offers a free job placement service to support single-parent families in finding employment. Employment counselors at the center introduce job openings received by the center and issue referral letters to those who wish to apply. This service is provided by the Fukuoka City Single-Parent Family Support Center and is free of charge for both job seekers and employers. You can find a job that suits you while receiving consultation and support regarding employment. For more details, please check the single-parent family information portal site "Tayotte". *Clicking the image will take you to the site.

We visit families with babies aged from around 4 months to under 1 year old who request a visit from a welfare officer or child welfare officer, and provide them with information that is relevant to their needs.

What is a health checkup? Mother's health checkup Child's health checkup Health checkup during pregnancy Prenatal health checkup Notice As of April 7, 4, the following subsidy targets have been added. 1. Ultrasound examination at the checkup around the 20th week of pregnancy (ticket no. 4) If you received the subsidy voucher before March 7, 3, there is no need to exchange it, so please visit a medical institution as it is. 31. Cervical cancer screening as part of prenatal checkup If you do not have a cervical cancer screening subsidy voucher, subsidy vouchers are available at each medical institution that conducts prenatal checkups, so please visit a medical institution as it is. Eligible Pregnant women who are registered as residents in Fukuoka City Subsidy details You will be issued a "Fukuoka City Prenatal Health Checkup Subsidy Voucher/Parturient Health Checkup Subsidy Voucher Set" (for 14 visits) along with your Maternal and Child Health Handbook. Even if you visit a medical institution using this subsidy voucher, you may need to pay the medical institution separately for tests other than those covered by the subsidy. *For women with multiple pregnancies, in addition to the above subsidy vouchers, […]

Overview: We provide temporary childcare for parents when they need it, such as for special occasions like weddings, funerals, medical appointments, or to relax. Fukuoka City Temporary Childcare Availability Search Site OPEN April 1, 2025! Check availability at temporary childcare facilities in Fukuoka City, as well as frequently asked questions. Fukuoka City Temporary Childcare Availability Search Site Eligible Children: Infants and toddlers aged 6 months to preschool age who reside in Fukuoka City. However, sick children and those recovering from illness are not eligible. *Chuo Children's Hall Aikuru and Minami Ward Ohashi Children's Plaza are also available to non-city residents, subject to availability on the day. Fees: Varies by facility. (See the list of participating facilities.) Number of Uses: Up to 14 visits per month. *If multiple facilities are used, the total number of visits is limited to a combined total of 14. How to Use: Pre-registration: Registration is required in advance. A document verifying the child's address (Fukuoka City Childcare Card, Health Insurance Eligibility Confirmation, Individual Number […])

This site compiles information on children's cafeterias operated by local volunteer groups and NPOs in Fukuoka City. (Only organizations that are known to Fukuoka City and the Fukuoka City Social Welfare Council and are allowed to be listed)

This program aims to alleviate anxiety and burden related to childcare by dispatching helpers from businesses commissioned by the city to assist with housework and childcare for pregnant women or families with babies under one year old. Notice (August 2026) ・We are currently recruiting additional businesses to be contracted for the FY2026 prenatal and postnatal helper dispatch program. Business Page (This will take you to another page) (April 2025) Until FY2024: Targeted at "those who cannot receive support for housework and childcare from family members, etc., during the day" From FY2025: Targeted at "those who feel anxiety or burden related to childcare" Until FY2024: Submit a "Registration Application Form" or "Change Notification" to the business you wish to use (3-4 weeks until decision) From FY2025: Apply online directly to Fukuoka City (1-2 weeks until decision) Note: Prior contact with the business you wish to use is required before the registration process. Eligible Persons: Those who meet all of the following criteria Note: "Outing support" is for babies under one year old […]

The Foster Parent Support Center provides comprehensive support to foster parents, including recruiting and training foster parents, and providing support to foster parents and children in its care from before placement to after placement is released, in order to improve the environment for children by promoting family care.

Fukuoka City will set up "Local Child-rearing Consultation Desks" at child plazas and daycare centers to provide advice and information on child-rearing in familiar locations where children and their families can easily drop in. Please feel free to consult us about anything, such as child growth and development, or how to interact with children!

Counselors with qualifications such as clinical psychologists will answer any questions about child-rearing from families, such as concerns about child-rearing, development, or disabilities. Consultations are conducted face-to-face, so prior reservations are required.

Central Children's Hall Aikuru is a facility that aims to promote the healthy development of children through play and activities, childcare support programs, temporary care for infants and toddlers, club activities, seasonal events and various other activities. Opening hours: 9:00am - 9:00pm Closed: Every Monday, the last day of each month, and the New Year holidays (December 28th - January 3rd of the following year) *If a Monday falls on a national holiday, the facility will be closed the following day *If the last day of the month falls on a Sunday or national holiday, the facility will be closed the following day Usage fee: Free There are some fees, such as the use of the temporary care room, club activity fees and rental of auxiliary equipment. For details on usage, please see the Central Children's Hall website. Aikuru News Aikuru holds various events every month, and the programs being held for that month are summarized in "Aikuru News". Facility introduction (floor guide)

Public nursery school lunch menus We have posted the menus for the lunches served at public nursery schools. We also introduce recipes for recommended menus from the public nursery school lunches. (Recommended menus will be announced the month after the month in which the lunches were served.) Please note that the menu contents and ingredients used may change depending on events at each nursery school. April 4 Seasonal ingredients include new potatoes, new onions, spring cabbage, wakame seaweed, and strawberries. May XNUMX Seasonal ingredients include green peas, broad beans, green asparagus, cabbage, wakame seaweed, and melon. June XNUMX Seasonal ingredients include green asparagus, burdock, tomatoes, and melon. July XNUMX Seasonal ingredients include green asparagus, gourd, cucumber, tomato, okra, zucchini, pumpkin, eggplant, watermelon, and corn. August XNUMX Season […]

This page provides an overview of corporate-led childcare businesses and a list of corporate-led childcare facilities in Fukuoka City.

Child Allowance in Fukuoka City

Maternal and Child Health Handbook App "Fukuoka Children's Information" (Mother and Child Health Handbook)

We provide payment of usage fees (childcare fees) to those who use unlicensed childcare facilities, etc., meet the requirements, and are certified.

Child support and parent-child contact are important arrangements to support a child's healthy growth and life even after divorce. Parent-child contact refers to regular and continuous interaction between the parent who lives separately from the child, which contributes to the child's sense of security and healthy development. This is for those considering divorce and single-parent families after divorce. When it comes to child support and parent-child contact, it is important to prioritize the child's best interests and make arrangements as concrete as possible. For details on how to make arrangements, consultation services, and available support systems, please check the single-parent family information portal site "Tayotte". *Clicking the image will take you to the site.

This page provides information on the procedures for using licensed childcare facilities in Fukuoka City.

We have posted various relevant forms regarding the use of Fukuoka City childcare facilities, etc.

Overview Midwives and public health nurses will visit all homes where a newborn baby has been born. Details We will visit homes with babies up to about 3 months old and provide advice on the health of the baby and mother and on childcare. What we do during the visit Example of the visit *A digital scale will be used to measure the baby's weight. Target All homes with babies up to about 3 months old Usage fee (cost) Free How we visit Please submit the birth notification form attached to your Maternal and Child Health Handbook when your baby is born. We will contact those who have submitted the birth notification form based on the information on the birth notification form and visit them. We will not be able to contact those who have not submitted the birth notification form in advance, so we will visit their homes when the baby is about XNUMX months old. If you are away for an extended period of time, such as visiting your hometown, please contact the following number.

To ensure the proper health and development of infants and young children, and to foster their healthy physical and mental growth, we conduct health checkups. If you have any concerns or questions regarding your child's growth, development, or childcare, please contact your local health and welfare center. If the scheduled date is inconvenient or if your child is unwell on the day, it is possible to reschedule. If you wish to reschedule, please contact the Health Division of your local health and welfare center. 1-Month-Old Infant Health Checkup: Target: Infants aged 28 days to under 6 weeks residing in Fukuoka City and their guardians. Contents: Medical interview, physical measurements, doctor's examination, childcare guidance, etc. How to receive the checkup: Requests for receiving the checkup. Items to bring on the day. 4-Month-Old Infant Health Checkup: Target: Infants aged 4 months residing in Fukuoka City and their guardians. Contents: Medical interview, physical measurements, doctor's examination, childcare guidance, etc. How to receive the checkup: If using the digital questionnaire: ① "Mother and Child Mo" […]

What is Short Stay for Children? When parents are temporarily unable to care for their children at home due to childcare fatigue, illness, or ceremonial occasions, children can be placed with foster parents or child welfare facilities for a short period of time (usually up to 7 days). Eligible users: Children under 18 years of age who reside in Fukuoka City. Fee (daily rate): Fees vary depending on the household's tax status and the child's age. Placement: *Matching between children and foster parents is carried out by the above-mentioned coordinating agency ① or ②. For inquiries and applications, please contact the Family and Child Consultation Office of the Childcare Support Division of your ward. Reception hours are Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays and the New Year holidays) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Higashi Ward Childcare Support Division, Family and Child Counseling Office Address: 2-54-1 Hakozaki, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City TEL: 092-645-1072 FAX: 092-631-1511 EMAIL: kosodate.HIWO@city.fukuoka.lg.jp Hakata Ward Childcare Support Division, Family and Child Counseling Office […]

What is the Fukuoka Family Support Center? It is a membership organization where "people who want support in child-rearing" (requesting members) and "people who want to support child-rearing" (providing members) engage in mutual support activities for child-rearing in the local community. For example, when it is not possible to take children to or from nursery school or kindergarten, when members return home from a children's group for families away from home, or when going out for special occasions such as weddings, funerals, or shopping, the network allows members to look after and leave their children with each other. It is available to all families with children, not just dual-income households. Membership registration is required to use the service. Both requesting members and providing members are required to attend a training course, and after completing the course, members can register as members. When you wish for support, we will introduce you to someone who meets your desired criteria. Contact Fukuoka Family Support Center Office

Business Overview When a child is ill and their guardian is unable to care for them at home due to work or other reasons, we will look after them at our sick child daycare room. Target Children Children from 0 years old to 6th grade elementary school students residing in Fukuoka City Fee Free of charge from April 1, 2023 (Meals, milk, snacks, medical expenses, etc. are not included.) Hours Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Saturday 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM Note) The room will be closed on Sundays, public holidays, and when the clinic is closed. Note) Hours may vary depending on the facility. Please contact each facility for details. Items to bring (Please write your child's name on all items.) How to use Step 1 Registration (First time only) Submit a registration form to the facility you are using for the first time. Registration is required for each facility. We recommend registering in advance. Form Sick Child Daycare Room Registration Form (PDF91 KB） ステップ2　予約 […]

The Disaster Orphan Allowance is a benefit provided to promote the healthy upbringing and welfare of children who have lost one or both parents due to unforeseen disasters such as traffic accidents or work-related accidents. It is available to guardians who are raising children who have not yet completed compulsory education and whose one or both parents have died or become severely disabled due to traffic accidents, work-related accidents, or other unforeseen disasters. For details on eligibility requirements and application procedures, please check the single-parent family information portal site "Tayotte". *Clicking the image will take you to the site.

Regarding use of postnatal care services

The Special Child Rearing Allowance is a system that provides allowances to those who are caring for children with physical or mental disabilities, with the aim of promoting the welfare of such children. Those who are eligible for the Special Child Rearing Allowance are fathers or mothers residing in Japan who are caring for a child with a disability of a degree corresponding to that specified in "Table 3 of the Enforcement Order of the Act on the Provision of Special Child Rearing Allowances, etc." or those raising the child in place of the parents. Those who are ineligible for the Special Child Rearing Allowance are those who will not receive the allowance in any of the following cases: ① When the eligible child does not reside in Japan. ② When the eligible child is eligible to receive a public pension based on their disability (the Disability Child Welfare Allowance is not a pension). ③ When the eligible child is admitted to a child welfare facility, etc. (excluding mother-child support facilities, nurseries, and day care facilities). ④ When the recipient has an income exceeding a specified amount. Payment Amount (April 2026 onwards): Severely disabled children […]

The Single-Parent Family Daily Life Support Program is a program that provides support to single-parent families who are temporarily experiencing difficulties with housework or childcare, by dispatching home life support workers. It is intended for single-parent families who temporarily need assistance due to employment, illness, weddings, funerals, etc. There are requirements and conditions regarding the number of uses for participation, and there may be a user fee. For details on the support content and how to use the program, please check the single-parent family information portal site "Tayotte". *Clicking the image will take you to the site.

What is the Fukuoka City Childcare Support Concierge? The Fukuoka City Childcare Support Concierge provides necessary information and introduces appropriate services and support organizations to address various concerns and problems that arise during the childcare period (mainly for infants and young children), tailored to the needs of each family. They are located in the Childcare Support Division of each ward office and in some children's plazas. Consultation topics include: "I want to leave my child in childcare when I return to work, but when can I leave my child?"; "I want to work at my own pace a few days a week...is there a daycare center?"; "I don't have anyone to watch my older child when I give birth..."; "I just moved here, so I want to know about local communities and play areas for children."; "I'm worried about my child's development...where can I get help?"; and "I want to leave my child in childcare sometimes to relax." Why not talk to us about any parenting worries or concerns you may have? Consultation desk: The Childcare Support Concierge is [...]

The Mother and Child, Father and Child, and Widow Welfare Fund Loan Program is a system that provides various types of loans, generally interest-free, to support the stability and independence of single-parent families and widows. Loans are available for various purposes, such as children's education, employment, skills acquisition, and living expenses. There are requirements and screening processes for loans, and the eligibility conditions vary depending on the type of fund. For details on loan content and application procedures, please check the single-parent family information portal site "Tayotte". *Clicking the image will take you to the site.

Overview The Single-Parent Family Advanced Vocational Training Promotion Fund Loan Program is a system that provides loans to single parents to support their independence through acquiring qualifications and employment, offering training promotion funds and housing support funds. Eligible applicants include those receiving the Advanced Vocational Training Promotion Grant while undergoing training, and recipients of the Child Rearing Allowance who meet certain requirements. Training promotion funds can be used for school entrance preparation expenses and job placement preparation expenses, while housing support funds can be used to cover rent expenses. Both loans have eligibility requirements, and repayment may be waived if certain conditions are met. For details on loan content and application procedures, please check the single-parent family information portal site "Tayotte". *Clicking the image will take you to the site.

The Single-Parent Family Self-Reliance Support Grant Program is designed to support single parents in acquiring qualifications and developing their skills, with the aim of promoting stable employment and self-reliance. It is available to fathers or mothers in single-parent families who are raising children under the age of 20, and they can utilize grants such as the Higher Vocational Training Promotion Grant and the Self-Reliance Support Education and Training Grant. They can receive living support during the training period for acquiring qualifications and partial subsidies for the cost of educational training courses. Prior consultation and application are required, and there are requirements regarding income and the courses taken. For details on eligibility requirements and application procedures, please check the respective pages on the single-parent family information portal site "Tayotte". *Clicking on the program name will take you to the site. Single-Parent Family Higher Vocational Training Promotion Grant Single-Parent Family Self-Reliance Support Education and Training Grant Program

The Child Rearing Allowance is a benefit provided to support the stability and independence of single-parent families and other similar households, and to promote the healthy growth of children. It is available to those raising children who do not share a household with their father or mother. There are income limits and other eligibility requirements. For details on the allowance amount, application procedures, and more, please check the single-parent family information portal site "Tayotte". *Clicking the image will take you to the site.

This is information on various procedures for applying online for licensed childcare facilities.

In Fukuoka City, elementary school playgrounds are opened to the public on weekends and other school holidays as a safe play area for children. Children can use the playgrounds for play and exercise. (However, this does not apply to Teruha Elementary School, Teruha Kita Elementary School, Teruha Habataki Elementary School, Katsuma Elementary School, Sumiyoshi Elementary School, Noko Elementary School, and Oro Elementary School.) Eligible Users: In principle, preschool children (accompanied by a guardian), elementary school students, and junior high school students. Usage Fee: Free (no special procedures are required). Opening Days: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and during long school holidays such as summer vacation. A blue flag (see diagram below) is displayed on opening days. However, the playgrounds will not be open when events are being held on the playgrounds, or during rainy or extremely hot days. Operating Hours: In principle, Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and during long school holidays: 13:00 to 17:00 (※Hours may vary depending on the school district.)

2023. Project Overview In order to promote the creation of an environment where parents can raise their children with peace of mind, the "Diaper and Peace of Mind Regular Delivery" service will begin in August 092, where diapers and other items will be delivered while being monitored regularly. The service is available to families living in Fukuoka City who have children between the ages of 707 and 3906 years old. In order to have diapers and other childcare products delivered to your home, you will need to receive an electronic stamp when you use childcare facilities and services such as the Children's Plaza, postpartum care, and postpartum helpers, and then exchange the stamp for childcare products on a dedicated website. *For details, please see the Diapers and Peace of Mind Regular Delivery website. *We will be sending out usage information to eligible individuals in order. *If you need to send the information to an address other than the address on your resident's card due to domestic violence or other circumstances, please contact the Children's Future Bureau, Children's Healthy Living Division (telephone number: XNUMX-XNUMX-XNUMX). XNUMX. Contact Information Fukuoka City Diaper and Peace of Mind Regular Delivery Office […]

To ensure that single-parent families receive child support, Fukuoka City provides subsidies for the costs of creating notarized documents and guarantee fees for child support guarantee agreements. Eligible recipients are single fathers or mothers residing in Fukuoka City who meet certain requirements. Consultations regarding child support, parent-child interaction, and legal advice are also available. For details on each program, please check the single-parent family information portal site "Tayotte". *Clicking the image will take you to the site.

These are frequently asked questions regarding the use of childcare facilities in Fukuoka City.

Subsidies are available for the cost of use of non-licensed childcare facilities (including corporate-run childcare facilities) for second and subsequent children who meet the requirements and have been approved.

The Children's Plaza is a permanent play area that parents with infants and young children can use at any time. In addition to playing with your children, you can also interact with other parents and children and receive advice on child-rearing.

We distribute the "Single-Parent Family Guidebook," which compiles information on support systems and various services useful for single-parent families (mothers and fathers). It includes information on daily life, childcare, employment support, and more, making it helpful for utilizing available systems. For more details, please check the single-parent family information portal site "Tayotte." *Clicking the image will take you to the site.

The Single-Parent Family High School Equivalency Examination Support Program is designed to support single parents or their children in their pursuit of further education, aiming to facilitate better employment and higher education. It is available to single parents who have not graduated from high school, and their children. Partial financial assistance is provided for tuition fees when taking courses aimed at passing the High School Equivalency Examination. For details on eligibility requirements and application procedures, please check the single-parent family information portal site "Tayotte". *Clicking the image will take you to the site.

Project Overview: To support those who require childcare from eight weeks after birth, this program provides subsidies for a portion of babysitting costs. Eligibility: Parents residing in Fukuoka City who are registered residents and unable to provide childcare for their infants from eight weeks after birth (57 days from the day after birth) until the day before their six-month birthday. Applications are accepted in two categories, A and B. Both categories can be used simultaneously. Subsidized Period: From eight weeks after birth (57 days from the day after birth) until the day before the six-month birthday. *However, for category B, the subsidy is only valid until the day before enrollment in a licensed daycare center. ■Check your eligible period■ Subsidized Time Slots: Up to 10 hours between 7:6 AM and 8:8 PM. Maximum Usage Time: Those eligible for category A can use the service for a total of 24 hours during the eligible period. […]

Each ward's Child and Family Center (Health and Welfare Center Childcare Support Division, Regional Health and Welfare Division, Health Division) will provide support and answer questions from pregnant women, parents raising children, and children. Contact details for consultation desks: Higashi Ward, Hakata Ward, Chuo Ward, Minami Ward, Jonan Ward, Sawara Ward, Nishi Ward

Free Early Childhood Education and Childcare Fees for childcare facilities will be free for 1-8 year olds who need childcare and for 1-092 year olds from non-taxable households. Procedures vary depending on the type of childcare facility you use. Please check the details below. Reference: "Free Early Childhood Education and Childcare" (Children and Families Agency page) For those using nursery schools and certified childcare centers (nursery school portion) For inquiries about kindergartens, nursery schools, and certified childcare centers Department: Child Future Bureau, Child Rearing Support Department, Operation Support Division Address: 711-4245-092 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City Phone number: 733-5718-450 Fax: 3-11,300-3 For those using kindergartens and certified childcare centers (kindergarten portion) After-school care will be paid at the lower of "XNUMX yen x number of days after-school care is used" or "free fee paid to the facility", up to a monthly upper limit. *The monthly limit for classes for XNUMX- to XNUMX-year-olds is XNUMX yen. For classes for XNUMX-year-olds who are exempt from resident tax or have multiple children, the monthly limit is XNUMX yen.

If you are using an unlicensed childcare facility (excluding company-sponsored childcare facilities) and require childcare, you can complete various procedures related to free childcare for children aged 3-5 years old and children aged 0-2 years old from households exempt from resident tax, using the Cabinet Office's My Number Portal (Pittari Service). This page is for those who have received certification for facility use benefits. This is different from the free childcare for second and subsequent children (multiple-child household use benefit certification). Please note. If you have not received certification for facility use benefits, you will need to apply for certification here. For those residing in Fukuoka City and using an unlicensed childcare facility (including company-sponsored childcare facilities) and requiring childcare, this is the application page for free childcare for second and subsequent children aged 0-2 years old (for households subject to resident tax). Flow of application and required documents: The application flow and required documents are explained on the following page. Please check in advance. Free early childhood education and childcare […]

You can use the Cabinet Office's My Number Portal (Pitto Service) to complete various procedures related to free childcare for children in the 3-5 year old class who need childcare and children in the 0-2 year old class who are exempt from resident tax and who use unlicensed childcare facilities (excluding corporate-led childcare facilities). This page is for facility use benefit certification applications. Please note that this is different from the free childcare fee for the second child and onwards. Click here to apply online for facility use fees. Click here to apply for the free childcare fee for the second child and onwards (multiple child household use benefit certification) for children aged 0-2 years and onwards (households subject to resident tax) who need childcare and live in Fukuoka City and use unlicensed childcare facilities (including corporate-led childcare facilities). About the application process and necessary documents The application process and necessary documents are explained on the following page. Please check in advance. Information on procedures related to free early childhood education and childcare (for those using unlicensed childcare facilities) Facility […]

For those who live in Fukuoka City and have children aged 0-2 years old or older (households subject to resident tax) who need childcare at non-licensed childcare facilities (including corporate-led childcare facilities), you can use the Cabinet Office's My Number Portal (Pitto Service) to complete various procedures related to the subsidy (free of charge) for usage fees. This page is for those who have received the free childcare fee for the second child or older (certification of the use of benefits for households with many children). This is different from the free early childhood education and childcare (certification of the use of facilities, etc.). Please note. If you do not have the certification of the use of benefits for households with many children, you must apply for certification here. Click here to apply online for the free early childhood education and childcare (certification of the use of facilities, etc.) for children in the 3-5 year old class who need childcare at non-licensed childcare facilities (excluding corporate-led childcare facilities) and children in the 0-2 year old class of households not subject to resident tax. About the application process and necessary documents The application process and necessary documents can be found on the following page […]

For residents of Fukuoka City with second and subsequent children aged 0-2 years old (from households subject to resident tax) who require childcare and use unlicensed childcare facilities (including company-sponsored childcare facilities), various procedures related to subsidies (free childcare) can be carried out using the Cabinet Office's My Number Portal (Pittari Service). This page is for the application for certification of free childcare for second and subsequent children (multiple-child household benefit certification). Please note that this is different from free early childhood education and childcare (facility use benefit certification). Click here to apply online for the free childcare for second and subsequent children (multiple-child household benefit). Click here to apply online for certification of free early childhood education and childcare for children aged 3-5 years old who require childcare and use unlicensed childcare facilities (excluding company-sponsored childcare facilities), and for children aged 0-2 years old from households exempt from resident tax. For information on the application process and required documents, please see the page below. [...]

You can apply for or change the automatic bank transfer payment method for repayments of the Mother and Child/Father and Child/Widow Welfare Fund Loan via the internet. The process can be done from a PC or smartphone, and since no paperwork or registered seal is required, it's easy to use. This service is available to those whose Mother and Child/Father and Child/Widow Welfare Fund Loan repayments are starting or are currently being processed. For details on participating financial institutions and application procedures, please check the single-parent family information portal site "Tayotte". *Clicking the image will take you to the site.

You can spend time freely in a familiar place. Using local venues such as community centers, childcare supporters supervise, and there are no set programs; parents and infants can visit at any time during opening hours and spend time freely. (Childcare supporters assist with parent-child interaction.) Target Citizens: Infants and toddlers (from 0 to approximately 6 years old) and their guardians. Usage Fee: Free. *Operated by volunteer childcare supporters. Required Procedures: None. Location and Time: Implemented according to the local circumstances. For information on activities, please contact the contact person listed below or the Community Health and Welfare Division of each ward's Health and Welfare Center (Childcare Support Division in Jonan Ward). Introduction to Childcare Exchange Salons: Higashi Ward, Hakata Ward, Chuo Ward, Minami Ward, Jonan Ward, Sawara Ward, Nishi Ward. Contact Information: Higashi Ward, Community Health and Welfare Division, Community Health and Welfare Section, Address: 2-54-27 Hakozaki, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, TEL: 092-645-1088, FAX: 0 […]

These are groups that are mainly run by mothers raising children and operate independently. Activities Although the activities vary depending on each child-rearing circle, they serve as a place to exchange information about child-rearing. For information on current activities, please contact the contact details listed below or the Regional Health and Welfare Division of your local ward health and welfare center (the Child-rearing Support Division in Jonan Ward). Introducing child-rearing circles Higashi Ward Hakata Ward Chuo Ward Minami Ward Jonan Ward Sawara Ward Nishi Ward

About the Family and Child Guidance Center At the Family and Child Guidance Center, counselors are available to receive consultations and provide support regarding various issues within the family, such as child rearing. Consultation content Target Children (under 18 years old) and guardians, other caregivers, and other related parties Consultation method Face-to-face consultation, telephone consultation Consultation hours Weekdays 9:00-17:00 Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and December 12th-January 29rd. Consultation fee Face-to-face and telephone consultations are free. *Family counselors will listen to the details of the situation, think together with the person seeking advice, and strive to find a way to solve the problem. *Depending on the consultation method, we will work in cooperation with related institutions such as child consultation centers and health centers. In addition, we may refer you to other specialized institutions if necessary. *The contents of the consultation will be kept confidential.

This article introduces child support services that utilize social media and other platforms.

Nurseries are supporters of child rearing. They provide childcare services on behalf of parents when it is difficult for them to look after their children at home due to work or illness. Eligible citizens Children can enter nurseries from the day after they turn three months old. Applications can be made if the following conditions [4] (address requirements) and [1] (admission criteria) are met. Required procedures To apply for admission, please submit the necessary documents to the Child Rearing Support Division of the ward in which the desired childcare facility is located. (The first application on April 1st will be accepted at the childcare facility of your first choice.) In addition, when applying for admission, be sure to visit the childcare facility you wish to use with your child in advance, and have an interview and receive explanations of important matters. *For the necessary documents and application deadlines, please contact the Child Rearing Support Division of the ward in which the childcare facility of your first choice is located. Closed on Sundays, national holidays, national holidays, December 12th to January 29rd Childcare hours Monday to Saturday: 1:3 a.m. to 7:6 p.m. […]

To support the healthy development of children and parents, health and welfare centers (public health centers) provide consultation and carry out programs with doctors, public health nurses, midwives, nutritionists, nurses and other professionals. Programs for parents and children: Health Section of each ward's health and welfare center Maternity schools, health checkups for pregnant women, health checkups for infants, weaning food classes, vaccinations, home visits for pregnant women and infants, public medical care payment system (medical benefits for child rearing, upbringing, specific chronic childhood diseases, etc.), etc. Regional Health and Welfare Section of each ward's health and welfare center Mother and child health consultations, home visits for pregnant women and infants, local childcare classes, parenting exchange salons and childcare circles.

What is the Mobile Maternal and Child Health Consultation Service? Mobile Maternal and Child Health Consultation Service vehicles travel around the local area to provide health consultations by public health nurses, midwives, nutritionists, and dental hygienists for pregnant women, infants, and their guardians. Information is provided in city newsletters, etc. When conducting these consultations, thorough measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases will be taken. Advance reservations may be required to prevent the spread of COVID-19. For more information, please contact the Regional Health and Welfare Division of the Health and Welfare Center of your local ward.

Pregnant women: Public health nurses and midwives make home visits to give advice on pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare. Newborns and infants: Public health nurses and midwives make home visits to give health checks and answer questions about childcare. Please mail the "Birth Notification Card" postcard bound into your Maternal and Child Health Handbook to the Child Development Support Division, Children's Future Bureau. Premature babies: Public health nurses will give advice to those with low birth weight babies weighing less than 2,500g on childcare, clothing, living environment, disease prevention, etc. (Regional Health and Welfare Division, Health and Welfare Center of each ward)

Notification of corporate-led childcare business

You can watch the "method of holding your baby" and "how to bathe your baby" that are taught at the Maternity School on the YouTube channel of the Maternal and Child Health Research Association, a public interest incorporated foundation. Those who cannot attend the Maternity School due to health or work circumstances can watch these videos from the comfort of their own home. *The following video is distributed by the Maternal and Child Health Research Association, a public interest incorporated foundation. There are various ways to bathe a baby, so please use this as one example. *In the video, the baby's body is wiped and dressed after the bath, but be sure to give the baby moisturizing care after bathing.

Aikuru Central Children's Center is a facility that promotes the healthy development of children through play and activities, childcare support programs, temporary childcare for infants and toddlers, club activities, seasonal events, and various other activities. [Link] Central Children's Center Website

The Single-Parent Family Support Center is a welfare facility that provides support for single-parent families and widows, offering various consultations and employment support workshops to help them become self-reliant. It is intended for single parents and widows. They can receive various forms of support aimed at stabilizing the lives and promoting self-reliance of single-parent families, including life consultations, employment consultations, and employment support workshops. For details on how to use the services and the support provided, please check the Fukuoka City Single-Parent Family Support Center website. Fukuoka City Single-Parent Family Support Center Website Single-Parent Family Information Portal Site "Tayotte" We operate "Tayotte," a portal site that compiles support measures and information from various organizations for single-parent families and families on the verge of becoming single parents. Please make use of it. *Clicking the image will take you to the site.

This is the explanatory page for "Tayotte," a portal site for information on single-parent families.

You can enjoy various nature experience activities that make the most of the characteristics of the Sefuri mountain range. [Link] Sefuri Youth Nature House

You can enjoy various nature experience activities that make use of the nature and environment of Umi-no-Nakamichi and Shika Island. [Link] Umi-no-Nakamichi Youth Beach House

Fukuoka City Science Museum Website System Maintenance Notice The Fukuoka City Science Museum website is undergoing emergency maintenance for security reasons, starting from the evening of Thursday, October 22, 10. We will promptly announce the reopening date on this page (or our official social media accounts). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.