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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 is hosting a training session to help junior and senior high school students develop leadership skills. Following on from last year, we are inviting a former NBA athletic trainer to participate in the event. Based on the theme, "Your Power Moves the Team!", participants will experience diverse leadership styles through workshops and games, fostering the ability to unite a team. Training Overview: [Date & Venue] Sunday, December 21, 2025, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Fukuoka City Hall, 15th Floor, Training Room (1-8-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City). *The second training session is scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026. [Instructor]: Dice Yamaguchi (1st session), former NBA San Antonio Spurs athletic trainer (2007-2014). After serving as deputy director of the Tokyo Medical and Dental University Sports Science Center and an injury prevention expert for the ASICS Sports Education Project, he will be joining the PLAY team in 2022.

1. Project overview Employment counselors will introduce job vacancies received at the Fukuoka Municipal Single Parent Family Support Center. A letter of introduction will be issued to those who wish to apply. 2. Project location The project will be carried out at the Fukuoka Municipal Single Parent Family Support Center (2-5-15 Otemon, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka). 3. Cost burden Free for both job seekers and employers. 4. Project image Inquiries Fukuoka Municipal Single Parent Family Support Center Phone number: 092-715-8805 Fukuoka Municipal Single Parent Family Support Center website Single Parent Family Information Portal Site "Tayotte" We operate the portal site "Tayotte", which compiles support measures and information from various institutions for single parent families and families who are not yet becoming single parents. Please make use of it. *Click on the image to jump to the site.

1. Project Overview: This project is run by Fukuoka City, outsourcing it to social welfare organizations and other organizations, with the aim of providing after-school activities for children and students attending special needs schools, as well as ensuring employment and respite time for parents who care for children with disabilities on a daily basis. (1) Location: (2) Time: *The project is not available on Sundays, holidays, or from December 29th to January 3rd. (3) Usage Fee: *If the total monthly usage fee exceeds 3,000 yen, the user's fee will be capped at 3,000 yen. (4) Eligible Users: Children and students attending the special needs schools listed in (1) and who reside in Fukuoka City. 2. Project Operators: The following operators are for the fiscal year 2025. Clicking on the names of the organizations will take you to the websites of each organization.

July is "Fukuoka City Youth Victimization and Delinquency Prevention National Emphasis Month"

"Mini Fukuoka 2024: A Town Built by Children" was held!

"Mini Fukuoka 2024: A Town Built by Children" was held!

"Mini Fukuoka 2024: A Town Built by Children" was held!

About "Mini Fukuoka," a town created by children

An online seminar on child consultation center operations will be held. If you are interested in the work of the Fukuoka City Child Consultation Center, please join us.

In order to support children and young people in difficult situations, we will provide them with opportunities to experience farm work, etc.

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)

Information about the Children's Dream Support Program

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)

Child Allowance in Fukuoka City

Regarding child support: When a couple with minor children divorces, one parent is designated as the guardian. The guardian is responsible for custody and upbringing of the child, providing for their daily care and education. They also manage the child's property and make consents to the child's legal actions. On the other hand, the non-guardian parent cannot escape responsibility for the child's upbringing just because they do not have custody. Even a non-guardian parent is still a parent and must share in the responsibility of raising the child. Regarding the Act Partially Amending the Civil Code, etc. (Review of Child Support after Parental Divorce, etc.): On May 17, 33, the Act Partially Amending the Civil Code, etc. (Act No. 24 of XNUMX) was enacted (promulgated on the XNUMXth of the same month). This law clarifies the responsibilities of parents regarding child support and improves parental rights, custody, and child support in order to ensure the interests of children facing divorce, etc. […]

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 […]

Allowances are provided to promote the healthy upbringing and welfare of disaster orphans. Eligibility: Provided to guardians who are raising children who have not yet completed compulsory education and who have lost one or both parents (including those who have become severely disabled) due to a traffic accident, work-related accident, or other unforeseen disaster, in order to promote the healthy upbringing of orphans and their welfare. Amount of Allowance: 4,000 yen per child per month Single-Parent Family Information Portal Site "Tayotte" We operate the portal site "Tayotte," which compiles support measures and information from various organizations for single-parent families and families who will not become single parents. Please make use of it. *Click on the image to jump to the site.

Allowances are provided to improve the welfare of children with physical or mental disabilities. Eligibility Parents or guardians who are raising a child (under 20 years old) with a physical or mental disability that exceeds the level specified by law. *Income restrictions apply. Amount of allowance (from April 4) Severely disabled child (Class 1) 1 yen per month per child Moderately disabled child (Class 2) 1 yen per month per child

Purpose of the System The Mother and Child, Father and Child, Widow Welfare Fund is a loan that, in principle, provides interest-free funds to promote the economic independence of single-mother, single-father, and widowed families and the welfare of their dependent children. Eligible borrowers Mother and Child Welfare Fund Father and Child Welfare Fund Widow Welfare Fund *In the above 1.3, if there are no dependent children, there is an income limit. Loan requirements Borrower (those who can apply) In principle, mothers in single-mother households, fathers in single-father households, widows, and other children without parents who meet any of the following criteria. In addition, if the current income is sufficient to live and necessary expenses can be covered without using this system, they are not eligible. *Income limit applies Requirements Guarantor School funds, school preparation funds, training funds, job preparation funds (for children) In principle, a guarantor is not required. However, one guarantor is required in the following cases. Funds other than school funds, school preparation funds, training funds, and employment preparation funds (for children) In principle, joint guarantee […]

Overview We provide "admission preparation funds" and "employment preparation funds" to single-parent families who are studying at training institutions using the Advanced Vocational Training Promotion Grant and are aiming to obtain qualifications that will be advantageous for employment, and "housing support funds" to single-parent families who are actively working toward independence. About entrance preparation funds and employment preparation funds Eligible persons Those who meet all of the following requirements Loan amount About exemption from repayment debt If the recipient of the loan completes the course of a training institution, finds employment in Fukuoka Prefecture within one year of obtaining the qualification, and engages in work requiring the obtained qualification for five years, the repayment debt will be fully exempted. How to apply The loan for entrance preparation funds and employment preparation funds is provided by the Fukuoka City Social Welfare Council. If you wish to apply for a loan, please check the Fukuoka City Social Welfare Council website and call the following inquiries. Inquiries about entrance preparation funds and employment preparation funds Fukuoka City Social Welfare Council, Social Welfare Corporation, Life Welfare Division, 3-3-39 Arato, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City […]

Procedure flow Advanced Vocational Training Promotion Benefits Project If a mother in a single-parent household or a father in a single-parent household who is raising a child under the age of 20 is studying at a training institution to obtain a qualification that will be advantageous for employment, financial support will be provided during the period of study (up to 4 years). In addition, a completion support benefit will be paid after completing the training at the training institution. Eligible persons *If you are receiving benefits with the same purpose as the Advanced Vocational Training Promotion Benefits Project, such as the vocational training attendance benefit under the Job Seeker Support System, the training extension benefit stipulated in Article 24 of the Employment Insurance Act, and the education and training support benefit stipulated in Article 11-2 of the Supplementary Provisions of the Employment Insurance Act, you will not be eligible for the Advanced Vocational Training Promotion Benefits Project. Eligible qualifications: (Associate) Nurse, Caregiver, Childcare Worker, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Dental Hygienist, Beautician, Social Worker, Confectionery Hygienist, Cook, Nutritionist, Barber, Moxibustion Therapist, Acupuncturist, Judo Therapist, Dental Technician, Midwife, Speech-Language-Hearing Therapist, Clinical Engineer, Mental Health and Welfare Worker, Class 2 Automobile Mechanic *As a rule, students who attend classes […]

System Reforms (From November 11) A system reform of the Child Rearing Allowance is scheduled for November 2 (paid in January 3). The reforms are as follows. Raising the income limit The income limit, which is the criterion for determining the amount of the allowance, will be raised as shown in the table below. Raising the additional amount for the third child and onwards The additional amount for the third child and onwards will be raised to the same amount as the additional amount for the second child. The child rearing allowance amount for fiscal year 31 will be as shown in the table below. What is a Child Rearing Allowance? This allowance is provided to contribute to the stability and promotion of independence of the lives of single-parent families with children who do not share the same household as their father or mother due to divorce, death of the father or mother, etc., and to promote the welfare of children. Eligible recipients: Mothers who are taking care of a child who falls under any of the following categories (a child who is between the date of reaching 20 years of age and the first March XNUMXst after the child reaches the age of XNUMX, or a child under XNUMX years of age who is in a state of disability as specified by government ordinance) […]

Summary Child support is important for single-parent families to support their lives and ensure the healthy growth of their children. In order to support single-parent families to ensure that they receive child support, we will implement a system to subsidize the costs of creating notarized documents and guarantee fees when entering into a child support guarantee contract. Support for the creation of notarized documents, etc. Subsidies will be provided for the costs borne by the individual when creating notarized documents regarding child support agreements. *This applies to the costs of notarized documents created on or after June 5, 2. Eligible persons Mothers or fathers of single-parent families living in Fukuoka City who have created notarized documents, etc. on or after June 6, 1 and who meet all of the following requirements Eligible expenses Subsidy amount Full amount of eligible expenses (up to 6 yen) *Limited to one time per person Application method, application deadline, application window Within six months from the day after the date on which the notarized documents, etc. were created (limited to days after June XNUMX, XNUMX), submit the necessary documents to the Fukuoka City Single Parent Family Support Center […]

The Fukuoka City Youth Support Regional Council was established on April 1, 2022.

Fukuoka City provides subsidies for the costs of implementing projects to promote the creation of places for young people, especially junior and senior high school students, in the local community.

We will introduce child and youth support groups that are mainly active in Fukuoka City. Click on the activity details to view the details of the group's activities.

Young Carer Consultation Service Phone number: 092-982-0073 (Young Carer Consultation Service Dial) Opening hours: Monday through Friday, 10am to 10pm, Saturday, 3am to 14pm (Closed on Wednesdays, Sundays and public holidays) How to get in touch: By phone or in person (If you are visiting in person, you will need to make an appointment by phone) Location: XNUMX-XNUMX Akasaka XNUMX-chome, Chuo-ku (Inside the NPO SOS Children's Village JAPAN) If you are feeling anxious or worried about caring for or caring for a family member, please do not worry alone and seek advice.

Youth Support Hub

We will hold a networking event for people who are interested in creating spaces for young people in Fukuoka City or who are already running such spaces.

We will be holding a course where participants can learn about what to keep in mind and how to manage the space when creating a place for young people, and we are currently recruiting participants for the course.

We will hold courses in each ward to explain the process of opening a youth haven, and to provide consultations and opportunities for the exchange of opinions.

Overview Contains useful information for single-parent families and single-father families. Please make use of it. It is also distributed free of charge at the following locations: Distribution locations: Ward office Family and Child Consultation Room, City Hall 1st floor Information Plaza Single-parent family information portal site "Tayotte" We operate the portal site "Tayotte", which compiles support measures and information from various organizations for single-parent families and families who will soon become single parents. Please make use of it. *Click on the image to jump to the site.

Eligible Participants: Courses aimed at passing the high school equivalency exam (including correspondence courses) (courses eligible for the High School Tuition Support Grant Program are not eligible). Grant Amount: Correspondence courses: *Payment is due after completion of course. For on-campus or on-campus and correspondence courses combined: *Payment is due after completion of course. Regarding Pre-Consultation and Pre-Application: To receive this grant, you must apply in advance before starting classes. Please note that applications after the course has started are not accepted. Those seeking to receive the grant must first consult with the "Family and Child Consultation Office" in their ward office using the contact information below, submit an "Application for Designation of Courses for the Single-Parent Family High School Equivalency Exam Support Program," and receive designation for the course they intend to take. Because the process may take time, please allow ample time for pre-consultation and pre-application (at least two weeks before the start of classes). "Tayotte" Single-Parent Family Information Portal Site: Single-Parent Family […]

In order to maintain good morals and a healthy living environment in Fukuoka City and to promote the healthy development of young people, the Fukuoka Prefectural Government provides necessary guidance and advice regarding the regulation of the establishment of karaoke booths.

Fukuoka City provides subsidies for the costs of implementing projects to promote the creation of places for young people, especially junior and senior high school students, in the local community.

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

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

To help children develop their individuality and abilities and a sense of self-worth, regardless of the environment in which they were born and raised, and to help them achieve their future, we will provide electronic coupons to help cover the costs of extracurricular activities such as cultural and sports classes and cram schools.

The government and universities have implemented financial support systems for students facing financial difficulties. Please check the following page for information on support available depending on the situation. ⇒For more information, click here (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology: Support measures available to students facing financial difficulties)

This service allows you to apply for new or changed direct debit applications for the payment of the Mother and Child, Father and Child, Widow Welfare Fund Loan Redemption from your home computer, smartphone, or tablet device via the Internet. There is no need to create paper documents or stamp them with a registered seal, and you can avoid the trouble of mailing or bringing them to the counter. You can easily set up a transfer account from the applicable financial institution, so please use it. *For applications other than the Mother and Child, Father and Child, Widow Welfare Fund Loan Redemption, please see the Fukuoka City Internet Direct Debit Reception Service Guide. Applicants and Financial Institutions (Please check the operating hours in advance) Applications cannot be made through the Internet Direct Debit Reception Service from financial institutions other than those listed above. If you wish to transfer your account from a financial institution other than the above, or if you wish to apply by paper, please complete the direct debit request form. Transfer date and start date of direct debit What to prepare *The application period varies depending on the financial institution […]

We dispatch play experts to support activities to develop children in the community.

Supporting activities to raise children in the community

We dispatch training instructors to support activities to raise children in the community.

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.

"LINE Counseling for Parents and Children" will be launched in Fukuoka City.

The Central Children's Hall Aikuru is a facility that aims to raise healthy children through play and activities, childcare support programs, temporary care for infants and toddlers, club activities, seasonal events, and various other activities. [Link] Central Children's Hall website

The Asian-Pacific Children's Conference in Fukuoka is a citizen-level international exchange program that began as a commemorative event for the Asia-Pacific Expo - Yokatopia held in 1989. It aims to bring together children from the Asia-Pacific region who will lead the 21st century in Fukuoka, and also to send children from Fukuoka to the Asia-Pacific region, deepening mutual understanding beyond language differences and nurturing global citizens who look at the world. With the cooperation of many local citizens, including approximately 600 volunteers and 300 host families every year, the event is currently run primarily by these citizen volunteers. For more information, please visit the Asian-Pacific Children's Conference website.

What is the Single Parent Family Support Center? The Fukuoka City Single Parent Family Support Center is a welfare facility that provides various consultations to single parent families and widows, as well as holding employment support seminars and other events to support the independence of single parent families. Fukuoka City Single Parent Family Support Center Website "Tayotte", a portal site for single parent family information We operate the portal site "Tayotte", which compiles support measures and information from various institutions for single parent families and families who are not yet becoming single parents. Please make use of it. *Click on the image to jump 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

You can enjoy experiencing science through various activities such as basic exhibits, dome theater, science shows, and workshops. [Link] Fukuoka City Science Museum

Through activities centered around play in mixed-age groups, local children learn how to interact with others, the rules of society, and how to be considerate of others, and are able to acquire the skills to live. For more information, please see the Fukuoka City Children's Association Development Association website.

What is the School District Youth Development Association? The School District Youth Development Association is an organization that brings together the strengths of youth development-related organizations and groups in the area, exchanges information and communicates and coordinates projects, while working to promote the healthy development of young people who will lead the next generation throughout the community. (The name of the organization varies depending on the school district.)

Fukuoka City has established the following system to promote and encourage various activities for the healthy development of young people in the community. Juvenile Protection Patrol Officers In order to grasp the actual living conditions of young people in the community, and to quickly detect problems that are thought to be obstacles to healthy development in the local community and to promote measures and guidance appropriate to the actual situation, "juvenile protection patrol officers" (the name varies depending on the ward) are assigned to each school district. Duties of Juvenile Protection Patrol Officers Stores that Watch Over Youth In order to prevent initial delinquency among young people, we work with stores that have a lot of contact with young people to strengthen the community-wide delinquency prevention system through activities such as "voices of love" to young people. Cooperation items for stores that watch over young people The "Fukuoka City Youth Healthy Development Encouragement Award" is presented to individuals and groups that have been actively working on the healthy development and prevention of delinquency of young people in the community for many years and have contributed to local youth development activities, and the city will recognize their activities.