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December 20th (Sat) "Imagining Your Future Together" Registration This seminar has now concluded. Overview Marriage, child-rearing, careers. Have you ever had a deep discussion with your partner about your future life together? Through authentic voices from those with parenting experience and interaction with other participants, you're sure to find inspiration for building your future together! Date & Time Saturday, December 20th, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Registration begins at 12:40 PM) Venue Tenjin Nishimo Building, 7th Floor Conference Room (3-4-10-702 Tenjin, Chuo-ku) Target Audience Fukuoka City residents, workers, and students interested in giving birth and raising children in the city. *Please bring your partner with you! Capacity Approximately 20 people Participation Fee Free November 13th (Thu) "You Can Design Your Own Future" Registration This seminar has now concluded. Overview In addition to learning about how to balance work and child-rearing, you'll also learn about your future through a talk session with other parents […]

This experiential program allows young people to visit families raising children, experience the realities of parenting, and consider life plans such as marriage, childbirth, and child-rearing. Application: The application period has ended, so applications are now closed. Contents: 1. Preliminary Briefing: Participants will prepare for the parenting experience by learning how to interact with children, and think specifically about their future life designs. 2. Parenting Experience: Participants will interact with families raising preschool children (ages 0-6) in pairs. They will receive advice from the parents regarding questions and concerns about childbirth and child-rearing. 3. Review Meeting (online, later date): Participants will share their experiences with other participants and deepen their learning. Dates: Inquiries regarding this page: Name: Fukuoka City Life Design Support Project Office (Contracted by Sourire Co., Ltd.) TEL: 03-6801-8335 EMAIL: lifedesign@sourire-heart.co […]

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

We are recruiting members for the organizing committee of the 2026 "Coming-of-Age Day Gathering" (Commemorative Event for Coming of Age Day).

"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

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

This is an announcement regarding the "Coming-of-Age Day Gathering" (Commemorative Event for Coming-of-Age Day) for fiscal year 8.

A consultation service will be established within the Youth Support Hub to facilitate interaction among caregivers (those with experience in social care, etc.) and provide support for their independence.

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). […]

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 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 […]

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 be holding a seminar on June 21st, 2026, to explain the process of establishing a safe space for young people, as well as to provide consultation and opportunities for discussion.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

Support for unexpected pregnancy and childbirth

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 learning about science through a variety of activities, including basic exhibits, a dome theater, science shows, and workshops. [Link] Fukuoka City Science Museum