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Discover the rules and values of the Bolsa Família program, a powerful instrument in the fight against social inequality.
May 22, 2023
Bolsa Família is one of the most important and impactful social programs in Brazil. Created in 2003, during the government of former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the program aims to combat poverty and promote social inclusion by providing financial support to families in vulnerable situations.
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The rules and values of Family Allowance are essential to ensure that the program includes those who need it most. To become a beneficiary, families must meet government criteria, such as having a monthly per capita income of up to R$178.00 (extreme poverty) or up to R$356.00 (poverty). In addition, the family must include pregnant women, nursing mothers, children and adolescents up to 17 years of age.
The average benefit amount varies according to each family's profile. However, it is important to note that the program includes different types of aid, such as the Basic Benefit, intended for families in extreme poverty, with a fixed amount of R$89.00 in advance; and the Variable Benefit, intended for families in poverty and extreme poverty, with an amount of R$41.00 per person (up to a limit of R$205.00 per family); and the Aid for Overcoming Extreme Poverty, which grants a difference between the family's current income and the reference amount established by the government.
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In addition to monetary values, the Bolsa Família program offers other important benefits to beneficiary families. Among them, we can mention automatic inclusion in the Single Registry programs, which allows access to other government social programs, such as the National Program for Access to Technical Education and Employment (Pronatec), the University for All Program (ProUni) and Minha Casa Minha Vida.
Another key point is that Bolsa Família is an initiative that seeks to break the cycle of poverty by promoting education and health. To continue receiving the benefit, it is necessary to fulfill certain conditions, such as keeping children in school and taking them regularly for vaccinations and medical check-ups.
The impact of Bolsa Família on Brazilian society is undeniable. Since its creation, millions of families have been lifted out of extreme poverty, have had access to services
