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We will be holding the "Nishi Ward Papa Nity" seminar for fathers in fiscal year 2026. The theme is "Postpartum Couple Communication". Why not take this opportunity to think about childcare and your relationship with your spouse? Participation is welcome for fathers only or for couples. We look forward to your participation. Date and Time June 15th, 2026 (Monday), 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Venue Nishi Ward Office Annex, 1st Floor Auditorium (1-4-7 Uchihama, Nishi Ward) Eligibility Residents of Nishi Ward whose wives (partners) are pregnant (as of June 15th) Capacity 15 people If the number of applications exceeds the capacity, a lottery will be held. The lottery results will be announced by email or phone after June 3rd (Wednesday). If you do not receive a call by June 8th (Monday), please contact the Community Health and Welfare Division (phone 092-895-7080). Contents: 1. Postpartum couple communication (Special lecturer: Takashi Morishima, NPO Fathering Japan Kyushu) 2. Baby care (hands-on experience) […]

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, […]

29. Pregnancy notification and issuance of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook When a pregnant woman submits a pregnancy notification to the Health Section of the Health and Welfare Center (Public Health Center) of her ward or to an obstetric medical institution in the city, she will be issued a Maternal and Child Health Handbook. The Maternal and Child Health Handbook is a consistent record book for pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare, and will be used as a vaccination record, so please keep it safe and do not lose it. *For details on the change in the notification and issuance method from July XNUMX, please click here. *For information on the subsidy for prenatal checkups in hometowns, etc., please refer to "Subsidy for prenatal checkups in hometowns, etc." For inquiries, please contact the Health Section of your ward office. XNUMX. Midwifery facilities Link: Midwifery facilities Pregnant women who need health care but cannot receive inpatient midwifery for economic reasons can receive support at midwifery facilities. There are conditions such as income for use. For inquiries, please contact the Childcare Support Section of your ward office. XNUMX. Birth notification Link: Birth notification The day the baby was born […]

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 is a project to reduce the anxiety and burden of childcare by dispatching helpers from businesses commissioned by the city to pregnant women or families with babies under one year old to help with housework and childcare. Notice (April 2025) Until 2024: For those who cannot receive support from family members during the day for housework or childcare From 2025: For those who feel anxious or burdened about childcare Until 2024: Submit a "Registration Application" or "Change Notification" to the business you wish to use (3-4 weeks until decision) From 2025: Apply online directly to Fukuoka City (1-2 weeks until decision) Note: Before registering, you must contact the business you wish to use in advance. Eligible people Those who meet all of the following criteria Note: "Outing support" is for multiple babies (twins, triplets, etc.) under one year old. Note: Please refrain from using this service if you are feeling unwell, such as if you have a fever or sore throat. Period of use From pregnancy to after childbirth […]

What is Maternity School? Each ward health and welfare center holds classes for pregnant women and their families to learn practical information about pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare. They provide knowledge and skills about pregnancy and childbirth physiology, nutrition, newborn clothing, bathing techniques, exercises for pregnant women, family planning, and other health management and childcare. For details on maternity schools (maternity consultations) in each ward, such as how to make reservations, please see below. Learn how to take care of your baby through videos You can watch videos on the YouTube channel of the Maternal and Child Health Research Association, a public interest foundation, about how to hold your baby and how to bathe your baby, which are taught in maternity schools. For details, please see the page on "Learning how to take care of your baby through videos."

In order to promote the creation of an environment where parents and infants can easily go out and to foster awareness of supporting families raising children throughout the community, facilities (including private facilities) that have spaces for breastfeeding and diaper changing will be registered as "Baby Stations". Facilities registered as "Baby Stations" will display a symbolic mark (flags, stickers, etc.). What you can do at a "Baby Station" You can use either or both of the following spaces. Registered Baby Station Facilities Each "Baby Station" has different installation conditions and usage conditions, so please use it according to the usage conditions and instructions given by the administrator of each facility. Search by map Fukuoka City Web Map [How to use] Click (tap) on the symbolic mark on the map to display facility details. *You can also search by keyword Search by list Higashi Ward Hakata Ward Chuo Ward Minami Ward Jonan Ward Sawara Ward Nishi Ward We are looking for registered facilities Fukuoka City […]

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

Regarding child support: When a couple with minor children divorces, one parent will be designated as the guardian. The guardian is responsible for custody and upbringing of the child, providing 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 the responsibility of raising the child. New rules for custody, child support, parent-child interaction, etc. On May 17, 2024, a law was enacted to amend the Civil Code and other laws to ensure the interests of children after their parents divorce. This law clarifies the responsibilities of parents regarding child rearing and revises provisions regarding custody, child support, parent-child interaction, etc., and will come into effect in 2026 (Reiwa 8). […]

This article explains when to submit a pregnancy notification. Notification of pregnancy and issuance of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook

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

We will dispatch a home life support worker (a person who holds a Level 2 qualification such as a home helper, has completed child-rearing support training, and is registered with the Single Parent Family Support Center) to single-parent families. In principle, both 20st and 1nd services are limited to 092 visits per year. We may not be able to dispatch a support worker depending on the area, date and time, type of support, and household situation. Please contact the Single Parent Family Support Center in advance. Support details Procedures Usage fee (per hour) Inquiries Single Parent Family Support Center Phone number: 715-8805-XNUMX 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 organizations 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.

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 [...]

Overview This program provides loans to single parents who are enrolled in training institutions using the Advanced Vocational Training Promotion Grant and aiming to acquire qualifications that will give them an advantage in employment. Loans are also available to single parents who are actively working towards independence. Details of Enrollment and Employment Preparation Funds: Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Loan Amount: Exemption from Repayment: If the recipient completes the training institution's course, finds employment in Fukuoka Prefecture within one year of obtaining the qualification, and works in a job requiring the acquired qualification for 5 years, the repayment obligation will be fully exempted. Application Method: Enrollment and employment preparation funds are provided by the Fukuoka City Social Welfare Council. Those wishing to apply for a loan should check the Fukuoka City Social Welfare Council website and call the number below. Inquiries regarding Enrollment 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 […]

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 […]

Subsidies will be provided for the costs of prenatal checkups, postpartum checkups, and newborn hearing tests that are self-paid and taken at a parent's home or other facility.

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.

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 […]

The Child and Child-Rearing Support Act established a "Support Benefit for Pregnant Women," which came into effect on April 1, 7. 1. Overview of the Benefit (1) Purpose The purpose of the Pregnant Women Support Benefit is to alleviate the physical, mental, and economic burden on pregnant women during the prenatal and postnatal period, and to contribute to the improvement of the health and welfare of pregnant women and their unborn children. The Pregnant Women Support Benefit will be provided to those who have given birth or are expected to give birth on or after April 1, 4, after they have received certification for the Pregnant Women Benefit and have reported the number of fetuses (there are no income restrictions). (7) Eligibility Requirements (Eligible Persons) Pregnant women who are registered residents of Fukuoka City and meet one of the following criteria First Payment At the time of pregnancy notification 4. Pregnant women who have submitted a pregnancy notification and applied for certification for the Pregnant Women Benefit on or after April 7, 4, and have received certification for the Pregnant Women Benefit *The fetal heartbeat must have been confirmed at a medical institution. 7. Pregnant women who registered their pregnancy by March 31, 3, are eligible under the old program (childbirth/delivery...).

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Project Overview: To support those who require childcare from eight weeks after birth, we will subsidize a portion of the babysitting service fees. 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 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Maximum Usage Time: Those eligible for category A can use the service for a total of 16 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

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

Support for unexpected pregnancy and childbirth

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.

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.

Information on the "Maternity School for Working Moms and Dads" is posted here. For more information, please see the website of the Fukuoka Prefecture Midwives Association.

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.

The Fukuoka City Medical Association, the Fukuoka District Pediatrics Association, and the Fukuoka Block Branch of the Fukuoka Prefecture Obstetricians and Gynecologists Association provide a free "Perinatal Visit" program to pregnant women to help alleviate their concerns about childcare by providing health consultations and guidance from pediatricians on childcare and vaccinations. Pregnant women visit pediatric institutions upon being introduced by their obstetrician-gynecologists, and pediatricians provide consultations and guidance on childcare before and after birth and vaccination schedules. Pregnant women who wish to participate in the "Perinatal Visit" program should consult with their regular obstetrician-gynecologists. For more information on the program, please visit the Fukuoka District Pediatrics Association website.

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

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.

Details: For pregnant women who need it for health reasons but are unable to receive inpatient midwifery care for financial reasons, we provide assistance by covering all or part of the costs of inpatient midwifery care with public funds, so that they can receive inpatient midwifery care. However, there are conditions, such as income.