SASSA R1180 Foster Child Grant March 2025 Payment Released – Check Now

The Foster Child Grant is an important government financial assistance program offered by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). It is intended to benefit foster parents who are responsible for children under the age of 18, so that they can provide what the child needs to survive. The grant is granted only to foster parents with a court order proving their responsibility for the child’s well-being.

On 01 January 2025, the Foster Child Grant value stands at R1180 per child. The forthcoming increment is planned for April 2025. Official releases suggest that the grant for March 2025 was paid on 06 March 2025. Beneficiaries are recommended to verify the payment status and ascertain that they use the payment systems made available by SASSA.

Who is going to get SASSA Foster Child Grant March 2025?

Following conditions should be fulfilled in order to get SASSA Foster Child Grant:

• The foster parent being a citizen of South Africa, a permanent resident, or a recognized refugee.
• The applicant and the child are both currently staying in South Africa.
• The child is supposed to continue remaining under the judicial care of the foster parents by the court order.

Methods of payment of SASSA Foster Child Grant

SASSA offers various options for beneficiaries to obtain their Foster Child Grant to guarantee convenience and safety:

• Direct Bank Deposit – The most secure method, where the money is paid directly into the beneficiary’s bank or Postbank account. Some banks will require transaction fees.

• Retail Store Collection – The grant can be obtained from large retail stores such as Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, and Boxer.
• SASSA Card Withdrawals – Beneficiaries can withdraw money with their SASSA-issued card at any ATM across the country.
• Cash Collection at Pay Points – SASSA has arranged pay points for those without a bank account where cash can be collected in cash.

Steps to Check Payment Status

Beneficiaries can monitor their SASSA R1180 Foster Child Grant payment status through different ways:

• Online Status Check – Go to the SASSA Status Check website and provide your personal information.
• WhatsApp Inquiry – Send “Status” to 082 046 8553 for updates.
• USSD Code – Dial 1347737# and follow the prompts.
• Customer Support Helpline – Call the toll-free number 0800601011 to talk to a representative.
• Beneficiaries are requested to monitor their grant status from time to time to prevent any delay in payments and to receive their money without any hassle. Check the official website for grant related detailed information.