What social benefits can I receive at the birth of a child?

When a child is born, families are entitled to the following types of assistance:

1. Financial assistance:

●      One time at birth: UAH 10,320.

●      Monthly payment: UAH 860, payable over the next 36 months after the one-time payment, for a total of UAH 41,280 in financial assistance.

2."The Baby Box is an in-kind assistance package containing the necessary items for the care of a newborn. Parents can choose the cash equivalent of this package:

●      From January 2024: the equivalent is UAH 7,689.

These payments are provided to one of the parents, guardian or adoptive parents who permanently resides with the child and takes parental leave until the child reaches the age of three. It is important to note that in order to receive these payments, the relevant documents must be submitted in accordance with the established procedure, including the child's birth certificate and an application from one of the parents.