Parental Support and Family Benefits in Poland

🍼 Becikowe – One-Time Childbirth Allowance

• Amount: PLN 1,000 (one-time payment)
• Conditions:
  • Household income per person must not exceed PLN 1,922
  • The mother must have received medical care from at least the 10th week of pregnancy
  • The application must be submitted within 12 months of the child’s birth
• Where to apply: At your local Municipal Office (Urząd Gminy) or Social Welfare Centre (Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej)

💸 Rodzina 800+ – Monthly Benefit per Child

• Amount: PLN 800 per child, per month, until the age of 18
• Eligibility:
  • As of 1 January 2024, all children are eligible, regardless of household income
  • Foreign nationals with legal residence and access to the Polish labour market can also apply
• How to apply:
  • Via the Emp@tia portal, ePUAP, or online banking
  • Payments are made directly to the applicant’s bank account

👨‍👩‍👧 Parental Benefit (Świadczenie Rodzicielskie)

• Amount: PLN 1,000 per month for:
  • 52 weeks (1 child)
  • 65 weeks (2 children)
  • Longer periods for multiple births
• Who is it for?
  • Parents not entitled to maternity or paternity leave/pay (e.g., students, unemployed, self-employed without maternity insurance)
• Where to apply: At the local Social Welfare Centre

🧒 Family Benefit (Zasiłek Rodzinny)

• Amount:
  • PLN 95 per child (0–5 years)
  • PLN 124 (6–18 years)
  • PLN 135 (19–24 years in education)
• Eligibility:
  • Household income per person must not exceed PLN 674 (or PLN 764 if the child has a disability)
• Where to apply: At the local Social Welfare Centre

🎒 Dobry Start – Back-to-School Allowance

• Amount: PLN 300 (one-time annual payment)
• Who qualifies?
  • All children and young people aged 7–20 (or up to 24 if disabled) enrolled in school
• How to apply: Through Emp@tia, ePUAP, or online banking

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Large Family Card (Karta Dużej Rodziny)

• Benefits:
  • Discounts on public transport, cultural institutions, shops, and more
• Eligibility: Families with three or more children
• How to apply: Via the Emp@tia portal or your local Social Welfare Centre

For more details and to access official forms, visit:

• Ministry of Family and Social Policy: gov.pl/web/rodzina
• Emp@tia Portal: empatia.mpips.gov.pl