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The Bolsa Família program, a federal government initiative to assist families in vulnerable situations, recently introduced an additional bonus of R$$ 50.00. This measure aims to further support families who depend on this benefit for their basic needs. Currently, the program serves around 21 million families, offering a monthly amount of R$$ 600.00.
With the resumption and strengthening of the program, the government seeks not only to maintain but also to expand support for families in need. To be eligible for the R$50.00 bonus, families must meet certain criteria established by the program.
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Bolsa Família has additional benefits
In addition to the R$50.00 bonus, Bolsa Família offers other additional benefits, depending on the composition of the beneficiary family. These include:
- Early Childhood Benefit: intended for children up to 6 years old, in the amount of R$ 150.00;
- Family Variable Benefit: for pregnant women, children and adolescents between 7 and 18 years old, in the amount of R$ 50.00;
- Variable Family Benefit for Nursing Mothers: for babies up to 6 months old, also worth R$ 50.00.
These additions reinforce the commitment of program in meeting the specific needs of different groups within beneficiary families.
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Criteria for receiving the bonus
To be eligible for the Bolsa Família bonus of R$50.00, families must meet certain requirements. Among them is the need to maintain a minimum school attendance of 60% for children aged 4 and 5 and 75% for children and adolescents aged 6 to 18.
In addition, pregnant women must undergo prenatal care, and children up to 7 years of age must undergo nutritional monitoring, including weight and height assessments. Another important requirement is to keep the vaccination record up to date for all family members.
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