Parenting
Japan Jidō Teate (児童手当) Child Allowance
Japan's universal child allowance program provides monthly cash payments of ¥10,000–¥30,000 per child from birth through high school, now available to all families regardless of income following the landmark October 2024 reform that eliminated income caps and extended coverage to age 18 as part of the national response to Japan's declining birthrate crisis.
Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program
Free voluntary home visits by trained nurses, social workers, or parent educators for expectant parents and families with young children in at-risk communities. Services include prenatal and postpartum support, child development guidance, health screenings, and connections to community resources.