Protective Income It is an economic benefit designed to support families with children in Spain. Its aim is to ease the economic burden of parenthood, especially in households with limited income or in vulnerable situations. This assistance is part of social protection policies and aims to guarantee the well-being of children and adolescents.
Parental Income is aimed at families who reside in Spain and meet certain economic and social criteria. It is important to emphasize that both Spanish citizens and legal residents of the country can access this assistance as long as they meet the established requirements.
This assistance is for families with disabilities. For children aged 0 to 3 years there is a monthly amount of 100 Euros per child in this age range.
What you need to claim Parenting Income
To access Parenting Income you must be in one of the following situations:
- Mothers receiving unemployment benefits. If you are a mother and currently receive unemployment benefits, you can apply for this benefit, with or without contributions.
- Part-time or full-time working mothers. If you work part-time or full-time, you must be enrolled in Social Security or a mutual insurance company for at least 30 days before claiming this benefit.
- Single parent families. You can also apply for this benefit if you are in a single-parent family situation because the other parent has been hospitalized due to illness for more than a year, is in prison, or only one parent has custody.
- Rights of gay parents. Families with same-sex parents are also entitled to this benefit.
Can parents apply for Parental Income?
One of the most curious questions about this monthly aid of 100 euros is whether parents can request it. The answer is yes, but only in certain situations. This benefit is aimed at women, but parents can also claim it, as we can read on the Tax Office website. “Father or guardian in case of death of the mother” and “father or guardian when guardianship and custody belong exclusively to him”.
Of course, in this case, they must also meet the conditions that the minor child is not older than 3 years old, the father must be receiving unemployment benefits, be registered with Social Security, or be registered at any time for at least 30 days after birth.
Steps to claim Parenting Income
- Collect the necessary documents. Before starting the process, it is important to collect all the necessary documents, such as DNI or NIE, income documents, documents proving responsibility for minors, among others.
- Fill out the application form. Application forms are available from Social Security offices or websites. They must be filled out correctly, providing all the requested information.
- Submit the application. The application, along with the documents, can be made to the Social Security Directorates in person or electronically if the necessary facilities are available.
- Track the status of the application. Once the application is submitted, it is possible to track its status on the Social Security website or by contacting their office directly.
- Making the decision. After evaluating the request, Social Security will issue a decision. If positive, Parental Income will begin to be received according to the conditions determined in the decision.