Shinjuku CityChildren & family
Shinjuku City Single-Parent Household Helper Employment Subsidy
新宿区ひとり親家庭家事援助者雇用費助成
In short: Shinjuku City subsidises home helpers for single-parent households (e.g. right after becoming a single parent, or while training).Includes households within 6 months of becoming a single-parent household, and parents attending eligible job-skills courses.(Source: www.city.shinjuku.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Shinjuku City official page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.shinjuku.lg.jp/kodomo/file03_05_00004.html
- Required documents — check the official page.
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Includes households within 6 months of becoming a single-parent household, and parents attending eligible job-skills courses. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Single-parent household. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Registered as a resident of Shinjuku City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Where to apply
- Apply to Shinjuku City — see the official page for documents and the application method. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- Co-pay by income: ¥0–¥1,290 per hour. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、新宿区ひとり親家庭家事援助者雇用費助成について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。
Hello. I would like to ask about "新宿区ひとり親家庭家事援助者雇用費助成". Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.