SASSA Foster Child Grant Payment Status Check for February 2026

The SASSA Foster Child Grant is financial assistance provided by the South African government to support children who have been placed in foster care through a legal court order.

Permitted foster parents can check SASSA foster child grant status online. This will confirm your status and monthly payment dates.

Check SASSA Foster Child Grant February 2026 Payment Status

You can confirm your approval by checking your Foster Child Grant status online on the SASSA Services portal, following these steps.

1. To check your Foster Child Grant status, visit https://services.sassa.gov.za/portal/r/sassa/sassa/home
2. Log in to your SASSA account using your username and password.
3. Locate the ‘Active Applications’ table on the home page.
4. Click on the ‘SASSA Status Check’ button next to your Foster Child Grant application.
5. Wait for the system to display your Foster Child Grant status for February 2026.

SASSA Foster Child Grant Payment Dates February 2026

This February, SASSA payment date for the Foster Child Grant is Thursday, 5 February 2026.

After confirming that SASSA has approved your Foster Child Grant, check the official SASSA payment dates to know when to collect your grant.

Note: You will receive your Foster Care Grant on the same payment date as the SASSA Child Support Grant.

SASSA Foster Child Grant Payment Not Received for February 2026

If you haven’t received your Foster Child Grant payment for February 2026, first check your bank account. If you recently changed accounts, also check your old account. Payments usually appear within 24 hours of the official payday, but sometimes delays happen because of your bank’s processing policies. If the payment has not reflected after 24 hours, call SASSA at 0800 60 10 11 to confirm your payment, and contact your bank to resolve the transaction problem.

Note: To change your banking details, SASSA supports the following payment methods for your monthly grant payout.

SASSA Foster Child Grant

Foster children in South Africa are supported by the SASSA Foster Child Grant. This grant promotes the welfare of orphaned and vulnerable children, ensuring they grow up in safe and supportive environments. SASSA provides this grant as financial assistance to foster parents for a duration specified in the court order, usually up to the child turning 18 years old, but it continues if the court order is renewed.

Documents Required

• Your 13-digit bar-coded South African ID (Identity Document)
• Proof of your marital status (marriage certificate, or affidavit if you have never been married)
• If you are a refugee, your refugee ID or status permit
• The foster child’s birth certificate (or ID if the child is over 15 years old)
• A valid court order issued in terms of the Children’s Act that legally places the child in your foster care
• A complete SASSA affidavit form for the Foster Child Grant, commissioned by the Commission of Oaths

How to Apply for Foster Child Grant Online

To apply for the SASSA Foster Child Grant online, first you have to register an account on the SASSA services portal. Then complete the SASSA online application form for the Foster Child Grant. You will need to upload all required supporting documents, including the orphaned child’s birth certificate and the child’s court order.

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to submit your application.

Register Your Account on the SASSA Services Portal

1. Visit the SASSA Services Portal: https://services.sassa.gov.za/
2. Click the “Register” button to create a new account.
3. Enter your South African ID number and required details, such as your name, address, and email.
4. Enter your active cellphone number to verify with a SASSA OTP.
5. Create a secure password for your account login to complete your registration.

SASSA Foster Child Grant Application

1. Log in to your account on the SASSA Services Portal using your username and password.
2. Navigate to the ‘Social Grant Options’ and select the Foster Child Grant.
3. Complete your SASSA foster care grant application online form with the required details.
4. You have to provide your personal ID as a foster parent and details of the child in your care.
5. Confirm your citizenship, residence, income, and marital status.
6. Print the SASSA-generated affidavit and have it commissioned by a Commissioner of Oaths.
7. Print and complete the bank payment form, then submit it with the commissioned affidavit.
8. You need to upload other supporting documents in PDF format. These include:
   • A valid court order for foster child care
   • Foster child’s birth certificate or ID
   • Copy of your South African ID
   • Marriage certificate, spouse’s ID
9. Accept the declaration and consent for the information and documents you provided.
10. Submit your completed application to SASSA to apply for the Foster Child Grant.

After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation message with a reference number (Application ID) to track your application progress. Keep this as proof of your application.

SASSA Foster Child Grant Application Processing Time

Your Foster Child Grant application is verified by SASSA using government databases to confirm your details and court order. This assessment can take up to 90 days.

If you meet all requirements, your application will be approved. SASSA will send you an SMS or email with the outcome. Once approved, SASSA will pay you every month for the full duration of the court order.

Find the full SASSA Foster Child Grant status check steps and the official payment dates at the start of this article, where these essential details are already covered.

How Much Does SASSA Pay to Foster Parents

As of February 2026, the SASSA Foster Child Grant payment amount is R1,250 per month per child. This amount increases annually when the South African National Treasury announces new social grant adjustments during the national budget update.

What Is the Foster Care Grant Age Limit

SASSA pays the Foster Child Grant until the child turns 18 years old. After that, the SASSA payment stops unless a children’s court issues an extended foster care order. This extension is usually granted when the young adult still needs to continue school (education). You must submit your updated court order to SASSA for your Foster Care Grant payments to continue.

When SASSA Review Your Foster Child Grant

SASSA reviews the Foster Child Grant every two years. During this review, you must provide a life certificate, updated details about the child’s current circumstances, and an extended court order confirming the foster placement. SASSA will notify you at least three months before the review to submit all required documents to continue your grant.

When SASSA Lapses Your Foster Child Grant

Your Foster Child Grant will lapse when your legal foster care rights end.

• The court order expires.
• The child turns 18, unless the court extends the foster care order.
• The foster child passes away.
• You fail to collect the grant for three consecutive months.
• You or the child leaves South Africa permanently.
• The child is placed in a state institution.

Contact SASSA for Foster Child Grant Assistance

To contact SASSA, simply dial the toll-free helpline on 0800 60 10 11. You will be connected to the SASSA representative who will assist you with your specific Foster Child Grant enquiries. Your application reference number and South African ID number are required to verify your identity and confirm your details in the SASSA system, which will help resolve your issue.

• SASSA WhatsApp Number: 082 046 8553
• Email: grantenquiries@sassa.gov.za

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